Basil Xiphias (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. Faint traces of lettering at right: γ|ι|ο|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
μαρτυ.
σκεποισμε̣
ασιλειον̣
Ξ̣ι̣ιαν̣
μάρτυ[ς], σκέποις με Βασίλειον Ξιφίαν
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. Faint traces of lettering at right: γ|ι|ο|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
μαρτυ.
σκεποισμε̣
ασιλειον̣
Ξ̣ι̣ιαν̣
μάρτυ[ς], σκέποις με Βασίλειον Ξιφίαν
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2260 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1389 (reading the family name tentatively as Ψιχίας/Psichias). |
Translation
μάρτυς, σκέποις με Βασίλειον Ξιφίαν.
Martyr, may you protect me, Basil Xiphias.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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