Leo Stethatos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the Child on her lap. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτ)ηρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γνη
οηθει
λεοντι
τστη
θτ
Ἁγνὴ βοήθει Λέοντι τῷ Στηθάτῳ
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the Child on her lap. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτ)ηρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γνη
οηθει
λεοντι
τστη
θτ
Ἁγνὴ βοήθει Λέοντι τῷ Στηθάτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1285 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Bulles métriques, no. 586. Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 6. |
Translation
Ἁγνὴ βοήθει Λέοντι τῷ Στηθάτῳ.
Holy One, help Niketas Stethatos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
- Les bulles métriques dans la sigillographie byzantine (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
See PBW : Leon 20389.