Symeon Blachernites (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. On either side, epigraphy: ο|α|γ|ι|ο|σ..|||ο|ρ|ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος [Θε]ώδορος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. On either side, epigraphy: ο|α|γ|ι|ο|σ..|||ο|ρ|ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος [Θε]ώδορος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ̣.
αθλητ̣α̣
συμεον
λαχε̣ρ̣
νιτη̣.
σκέπ[ε], ἀθλητά, Συμεὸν Βλαχερνίτη[ν]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4203 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1936. |
Translation
σκέπε, ἀθλητά, Συμεὸν Βλαχερνίτην.
Champion, protect Symeon Blachernites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)