George (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
εσ
ποινσ
Ζ̣οι̣.σον
.ε̣̣ρ̣γιον
..τριν
Δέσποινα, σῴζοι[ς] σὸν [Γ]εώργιον [λά]τριν
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4062 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 626. |
Translation
Δέσποινα, σῴζοις σὸν Γεώργιον λάτριν.
Lady, may you protect your servant George.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)