John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his left shoulder and offering a blessing with his right hand. On either side, epigraphy: |ι̅|ο|ρ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρ(ομος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his left shoulder and offering a blessing with his right hand. On either side, epigraphy: |ι̅|ο|ρ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρ(ομος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
ομ
νυμονπρ,
δρομ,σον
δουλον
σκεπε
ὁμώνυμον, Πρ(ό)δρομ(ε), σὸν δούλον σκέπε
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3677 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1590. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον, Πρόδρομε, σὸν δούλον σκέπε.
Forerunner, protect your servant of the same name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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