George (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear in his right hand and balancing his shield against the ground. On either side, epigraphy: ο|Α|γι|οσγ|ε|ρ|γι|οσ : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομνυ
μοναθλ
ητασον
λονσ
σκεποι
ὁμώνυμον, άθλητά, σὸν δοῦλον σ(ὺ) σκέποι(ς)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear in his right hand and balancing his shield against the ground. On either side, epigraphy: ο|Α|γι|οσγ|ε|ρ|γι|οσ : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομνυ
μοναθλ
ητασον
λονσ
σκεποι
ὁμώνυμον, άθλητά, σὸν δοῦλον σ(ὺ) σκέποι(ς)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4589 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1583. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον, άθλητά, σὸν δοῦλον σὺ σκέποις.
Champion, may you protect your servant of the same name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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