John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross in his right hand. Inscription on either side: ο|ι̅|ο|πδ|ρο|μο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross in his right hand. Inscription on either side: ο|ι̅|ο|πδ|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,
..ογσ
ι̣̅
γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) [(καὶ) λ]όγους Ἰω(άννου)
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1468 |
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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.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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