John notarios (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at left: |Ι̅: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) [ὁ Χρυσόστομος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡ
ΓΗΣΙ̅ΕΥ
ΤΕΛΣΝΟ
ΤΡ,
σφραγὴς Ἰω(άννου) εὐτελοῦς νοταρ(ί)ου
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at left: |Ι̅: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) [ὁ Χρυσόστομος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡ
ΓΗΣΙ̅ΕΥ
ΤΕΛΣΝΟ
ΤΡ,
σφραγὴς Ἰω(άννου) εὐτελοῦς νοταρ(ί)ου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4610 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2464. |
Translation
σφραγὴς Ἰωάννου εὐτελοῦς νοταρίου.
Seal of the humble notarios John.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary