Christopher Choumnos (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Sigla on either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
εσ
π̣οιναρ
ρειχρισ
τοορτ,
χμν
Δέσποινα, φρούρει Χριστοφόρῳ τῷ Χούμνῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Sigla on either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
εσ
π̣οιναρ
ρειχρισ
τοορτ,
χμν
Δέσποινα, φρούρει Χριστοφόρῳ τῷ Χούμνῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4270 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 630a. |
Translation
Δέσποινα, φρούρει Χριστοφόρῳ τῷ Χούμνῳ.
Lady, watch over Christopher Choumnos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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