Stephanos Maurikas (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing and holding the Child in her right arm. Epigraphy on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God standing and holding the Child in her right arm. Epigraphy on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
̣εφνο̣.
τονμυρ,
κ̣νπρθεν,
σ̣κεποισ
Στέφανο[ν] τὸν Μαυρ(ι)κᾶν, παπθέν[ε], σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3425 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2271. |
Translation
Στέφανον τὸν Μαυρικᾶν, παπθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect Stephanos Maurikas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the unusual ligature of Ν and Π in the third line of the reverse.