Andrew priest (eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.327 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Field diameter | 11 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2948. |
Obverse
Bust of St. Andrew, bearded, holding a cross. Inscription: Ο|Α|ΝΔ|Ρ|Ε: Ὁ ἅγιος Ἀνδρέας. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Border of dots.
σφραγ,
υπαρχ,αν
δρεηε
ρεοσ
Σφραγ(ὶς) ὑπάρχ(ω) Ἀνδρέου ἡερέος
Translation
Σφραγὶς ὑπάρχω Ἀνδρέου ἡερέος.
I am the seal of the priest Andrew.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.327 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Field diameter | 11 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2948. |
Commentary
In this twelve-syllable verse Andrew calls himself ἡερέος (i.e. ἱερέως, priest) in poetic diction suited to the metre.