N. Hierakes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,
ΜΕ̅ΘΥ̅
ΤΟΝΙΕ
ΡΑΚˊ
σκέπ(οις) με, Μῆ(τε)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ, τὸν Ἱεράκ(ην)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,
ΜΕ̅ΘΥ̅
ΤΟΝΙΕ
ΡΑΚˊ
σκέπ(οις) με, Μῆ(τε)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ, τὸν Ἱεράκ(ην)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1169 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2090. |
Translation
σκέποις με, Μῆτερ Θεοῦ, τὸν Ἱεράκην.
Mother of God, may you protect Hierakes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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