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John (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

St. John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross in his right hand. Inscription on either side: ο|ι̅|ο|πδ|ρο|μο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


γραφασ
σφραγι,
..ογσ
ι̣̅

γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) [(καὶ) λ]όγους Ἰω(άννου)

Obverse

St. John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross in his right hand. Inscription on either side: ο|ι̅|ο|πδ|ρο|μο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


γραφασ
σφραγι,
..ογσ
ι̣̅

γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) [(καὶ) λ]όγους Ἰω(άννου)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1468
Diameter 22.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 385f.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Ἰωάννου.

I seal John's letters and documents.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)