Leontas patrikios (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γρ
.σσφρ
γιζλεον
τπρι̅⸣
γρα[φ]ὰς σφραγίζ(ω) Λεοντᾶ π(ατ)ρι(κίου)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γρ
.σσφρ
γιζλεον
τπρι̅⸣
γρα[φ]ὰς σφραγίζ(ω) Λεοντᾶ π(ατ)ρι(κίου)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4883 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 426. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω Λεοντᾶ πατρικίου.
I seal the letters of Leontas, patrikios.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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