John Oleges (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription visible at right: ΘΕ|Ο|ΡΟ,: [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΜΑΡΤΥΣΟ
ΛΕΓΙ̅.ΣΕ.
ΓΡΑΦΝΚΛΕΙ.
Τ̣ΝΕΜΝΜΑ
ΚΑΡΦΕΡΕΙ
σκέποις με, μάρτυς, Ὀλέγην Ἰω(άννην). σὲ [ἡ] γραφῶν κλεὶ[ς] τῶν ἐμῶν, μάκαρ, φέρει
Obverse
St Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription visible at right: ΘΕ|Ο|ΡΟ,: [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΜΑΡΤΥΣΟ
ΛΕΓΙ̅.ΣΕ.
ΓΡΑΦΝΚΛΕΙ.
Τ̣ΝΕΜΝΜΑ
ΚΑΡΦΕΡΕΙ
σκέποις με, μάρτυς, Ὀλέγην Ἰω(άννην). σὲ [ἡ] γραφῶν κλεὶ[ς] τῶν ἐμῶν, μάκαρ, φέρει
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2574 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2079. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέποις με, μάρτυς, Ὀλέγην Ἰωάννην. σὲ ἡ γραφῶν κλεὶς τῶν ἐμῶν, μάκαρ, φέρει.
Martyr, may you protect me, John Oleges. The key to my documents bears you, blessed one.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the mark serving as a period at the end of the first twelve-syllable verse.