Theodore (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: ο|γι|ο|σθε|ο||ρο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδωρος. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: ο|γι|ο|σθε|ο||ρο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδωρος. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ομνυ
μονσκεπο.
σμεμρτυσ
σονΛτρι
ὁμώνυμον σκέπο[ι]ς με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτρι[ν]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3354 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1598. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον σκέποις με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτριν.
Martyr, may you protect me, your servant of the same name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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