Basil Pharenos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: |νι|κολ| : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλα[ος]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: |νι|κολ| : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλα[ος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
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σφραγ(ὶς) Φαρήνου [τυ]γχάν(ω) Βασ[ιλ(εί)]ου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1887 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2955. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Φαρήνου τυγχάνω Βασιλείου.
I happen to be the seal of Basil Pharenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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