Constantine Berges (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St George holding the martyr's cross before him. On either side, an inscription: |Γ|Ε|Ρ|ΓΙ|Ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ
ΑΘΛΗΤΑ
Κ̅ΝΤ
ΕΡΓΗ
σκέπ(οις), ἀθλητά, Κων(σταντίνῳ) τῷ Βεργῇ
Obverse
Bust of St George holding the martyr's cross before him. On either side, an inscription: |Γ|Ε|Ρ|ΓΙ|Ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ
ΑΘΛΗΤΑ
Κ̅ΝΤ
ΕΡΓΗ
σκέπ(οις), ἀθλητά, Κων(σταντίνῳ) τῷ Βεργῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3966 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1971. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ Βεργῇ.
Champion, may you protect Constantine Berges.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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