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Theodore (twelfth century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: ο|γι|ο|σθε|ο||ρο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδωρος. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.


ομνυ
μονσκεπο.
σμεμρτυσ
σονΛτρι
  

ὁμώνυμον σκέπο[ι]ς με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτρι[ν]

Obverse

St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: ο|γι|ο|σθε|ο||ρο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδωρος. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.


ομνυ
μονσκεπο.
σμεμρτυσ
σονΛτρι
  

ὁμώνυμον σκέπο[ι]ς με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτρι[ν]

Accession number BZS.1958.106.3354
Diameter 26.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1598.

Translation

ὁμώνυμον σκέποις με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτριν.

Martyr, may you protect me, your servant of the same name.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)