John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. John Chrysostom holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |ι̅|ο|,σ|τ|ο|μο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στομος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross of dots above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
οον,
ντισ
ιπε̅ρ
χαριν
ὁμον(υ)μοῦντι σ(ὴν) δίδου, π(άτ)ερ, χάριν
Obverse
Bust of St. John Chrysostom holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |ι̅|ο|,σ|τ|ο|μο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στομος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross of dots above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
οον,
ντισ
ιπε̅ρ
χαριν
ὁμον(υ)μοῦντι σ(ὴν) δίδου, π(άτ)ερ, χάριν
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1011 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1666. |
Translation
ὁμονυμοῦντι σὴν δίδου, πάτερ, χάριν.
Father, bestow your grace upon 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)
Commentary