John (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of God before her. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of God before her. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,
ΠΑΝΑΓΝΕ
ΣΟΝΛΟΝ
ΙΑΗΝ
σκέπ(οις), πάναγνε, σὸν δοῦλον Ἰωάννην
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1481 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2166. |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, σὸν δοῦλον Ἰωάννην.
All-holy One, may you protect your servant John.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary