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.
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 |
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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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