Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her right arm. Details indistinct. On either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
σονοι
τ,λεον
τσε
πρθε
νε
σὸν οἰ(κέ)την Λέοντα σῷζε, παρθένε
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her right arm. Details indistinct. On either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
σονοι
τ,λεον
τσε
πρθε
νε
σὸν οἰ(κέ)την Λέοντα σῷζε, παρθένε
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1710 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2232. |
Translation
σὸν οἰκέτην Λέοντα σῷζε, παρθένε.
Virgin, may you protect your servant Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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