John (Komnenos?) (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Standing figure of a military saint, likely St. George. Nimbus, spear visible in right hand. At left side, in column: ΟΓΙΟΣ: Ὀ ἅγιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΟΙΣ
ΡΤΥΣ
ΝΟΝ
ΑΝ
Ν
Σκέποις μεμάρτυς Κομνηνὸν Ἰωάννην.
Obverse
Standing figure of a military saint, likely St. George. Nimbus, spear visible in right hand. At left side, in column: ΟΓΙΟΣ: Ὀ ἅγιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΟΙΣ
ΡΤΥΣ
ΝΟΝ
ΑΝ
Ν
Σκέποις μεμάρτυς Κομνηνὸν Ἰωάννην.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3971 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2077a (who reads the family name as Kopsenos). |
Translation
Martyr, protect me, John Komnenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)