Soterichos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
.κεπεφυ
.ατεεσι
μτατον
στηριχ
Θ(εοτό)κε, [σ]κέπε, φύ[λ]ατ(τ)ε δεσιμώτατον Σωτήριχ(ον)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
.κεπεφυ
.ατεεσι
μτατον
στηριχ
Θ(εοτό)κε, [σ]κέπε, φύ[λ]ατ(τ)ε δεσιμώτατον Σωτήριχ(ον)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5448 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 922. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε, σκέπε, φύλαττε δεσιμώτατον Σωτήριχον.
Mother of God, protect and guard the most venerable Soterichos.
Commentary
As Wassiliou-Seibt remarks, δεσιμώτατος is a more common form of αἰδεσιμώτατος, a term used of someone highly placed in the clergy.