Christopher (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Theologian. Details indistinct. Sigla preserved at right: Θ|Ε|ΟΛΟ|Γ,: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Θεόλογ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΠΑΡΘΕΝΕ
ΝΛΟ,
ΧΡΙΟΦ
Ο̣Ρ̣
σκέποις, παρθένε, σὼν δούλο(ν) Χριστοφόρ(ον)
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Theologian. Details indistinct. Sigla preserved at right: Θ|Ε|ΟΛΟ|Γ,: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Θεόλογ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΠΑΡΘΕΝΕ
ΝΛΟ,
ΧΡΙΟΦ
Ο̣Ρ̣
σκέποις, παρθένε, σὼν δούλο(ν) Χριστοφόρ(ον)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1381 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2178. |
Translation
σκέποις, παρθένε, σὼν δούλον Χριστοφόρον.
Virgin, may you protect your servant Christopher.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary