Nikephoros Synadenos, proedros and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) turning to her left with her hands raised in prayer. Sigla: ̅θ. : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. On the left, traces of epigraphy: Γ|Ι|Ο|Σ : [ἡ Ἁ]γιοσ[ορίτισσα]. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) turning to her left with her hands raised in prayer. Sigla: ̅θ. : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. On the left, traces of epigraphy: Γ|Ι|Ο|Σ : [ἡ Ἁ]γιοσ[ορίτισσα]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
νικηο
ονπροε
ονουκ
Υ̣Ν̣Α̣̣Η̣
ονσΚ̣Ε̣Π̣
οΙ̣Σ̣
Νικηφό[ρ]ον πρόεδ[ρ]ον (καὶ) δούκ[α Σ]υναδη[ν]ὸν σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3533 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1487. |
Translation
Νικηφόρον πρόεδρον καὶ δούκα Συναδηνὸν σκέποις.
May you watch over Nikephoros Synadenos, proedros and doux.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This appears to be a standard invocation in dodecasyllabic verse with the family name Synadenos inserted. The restoration of the family name is somewhat provisional, following Wassiliou-Seibt's reading.