George Botaneiates (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. Sigla in two columns on either side: |γ|ε||ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ομ
νυμονσ
οιοταν
ατσκε
ποισ
ὁμώνυμόν σοι Βοτανειάτην σκέποις
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. Sigla in two columns on either side: |γ|ε||ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ομ
νυμονσ
οιοταν
ατσκε
ποισ
ὁμώνυμόν σοι Βοτανειάτην σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4086 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1607. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμόν σοι Βοτανειάτην σκέποις.
May you protect Botaneiates, who shares your name.
Commentary