Pantimos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
In the center, a bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, epigraphy: μ|ρθ|υ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within a double border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock.
γραφασσφρραγι
γραφὰς σφραγίζω
Reverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder. On either side, epigraphy: |γ|ε|ρ|γˊ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Within a double border of dots, a circular inscription beginning at twelve o'clock.
λογστπαντιμ
(καὶ) λόγους τοῦ Παντίμου
Obverse
In the center, a bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, epigraphy: μ|ρθ|υ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within a double border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock.
γραφασσφρραγι
γραφὰς σφραγίζω
Reverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder. On either side, epigraphy: |γ|ε|ρ|γˊ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Within a double border of dots, a circular inscription beginning at twelve o'clock.
λογστπαντιμ
(καὶ) λόγους τοῦ Παντίμου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5154 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 412. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους τοῦ Παντίμου.
I seal the letters and words of Pantimos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
An unusual specimen, both in design and in the instance of a rare name otherwise unattested on seals.