John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing with her hands upraised. Illegible traces of sigla on either side. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God standing with her hands upraised. Illegible traces of sigla on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ι̅φυ
λαττε̣
σονλα
τρινκο̣
ρ̣η̣
Ἰω(άννην) φύλαττε σὸν λάτριν, κόρη
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2079 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1011 (not listed, but the same specimen). |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην φύλαττε σὸν λάτριν, κόρη.
Virgin, protect your servant John.