John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his right shoulder. Inscription on either side: ο|γα|ι|ο|ο|Δ,|μ, : ὁ ἅγ(ιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδ(ρο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his right shoulder. Inscription on either side: ο|γα|ι|ο|ο|Δ,|μ, : ὁ ἅγ(ιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδ(ρο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
γρα
φασσφρα
γιλο
γουσι
ανν
γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγους Ἰωάννου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4329 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 385b. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Ἰωάννου.
I seal John's letters and correspondence.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary