John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ΝΙ|ΚΟΛ|Ο|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΜΕ
ΠΕΡΣΟΝ
ΛΤΡΗΝ
Ι̅
σκέποις με, π(άτ)ερ, σὸν λάτρην Ἰω(άννην)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ΝΙ|ΚΟΛ|Ο|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΜΕ
ΠΕΡΣΟΝ
ΛΤΡΗΝ
Ι̅
σκέποις με, π(άτ)ερ, σὸν λάτρην Ἰω(άννην)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1875 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2097. |
Translation
σκέποις με, πάτερ, σὸν λάτρην Ἰωάννην.
Father, may you protect me, your servant John.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary