(Leo) Beridares proedros (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas. Traces of epigraphy at right: Λ|Α|Ο|.: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικό]λαο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙ̣.
ΑΕΡΟΝ̣
ΤΟΝΕΡ.
ΑΡΜ̣
ΑΚΑΡ
σκέποι[ς] (πρό)εδρον τὸν Βερ[ι]δάρην, μάκαρ
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas. Traces of epigraphy at right: Λ|Α|Ο|.: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικό]λαο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙ̣.
ΑΕΡΟΝ̣
ΤΟΝΕΡ.
ΑΡΜ̣
ΑΚΑΡ
σκέποι[ς] (πρό)εδρον τὸν Βερ[ι]δάρην, μάκαρ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2889 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2190. |
Translation
σκέποις πρόεδρον τὸν Βεριδάρην, μάκαρ.
Blessed one, may you protect the proedros Beridares.
Commentary
We can be sure that the owner's Christian name was Leo, as Wassiliou-Seibt notes from other seals bearing that name. See PBW : Leon 20318.