Theodora Doukaina (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion before her. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. border of dots.
σκεποισ
α.ασσαδ
..ιθεο
.ραν
σκέποις, ἄ[ν]ασσα, Δου[κα]ίνην Θεο[δ]ώραν
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion before her. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. border of dots.
σκεποισ
α.ασσαδ
..ιθεο
.ραν
σκέποις, ἄ[ν]ασσα, Δου[κα]ίνην Θεο[δ]ώραν
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3604 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1984. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἄνασσα, Δουκαίνην Θεοδώραν.
Lady, may you protect Theodora Doukaina.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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