George Monomachos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George, a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription: |γ|ε||ργι|ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George, a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription: |γ|ε||ργι|ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομονυ
μονσκε
ποισμεσον
μονομ
χον
ὁμώνυμον σκέποις με σὸν Μονομάχον
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3948 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1601 (listed under the wrong accession number). |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον σκέποις με σὸν Μονομάχον.
May you protect me, your servant Monomachos who shares your name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The allegiance of the Monomachos family to the cult of St George is evident on this seal; see J.-C. Cheynet, "Par saint Georges, par saint Michel," Travaux et mémoires 14 (2002), 115-34.