Theodore (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear in his right hand and balancing his shield against the ground. Epigraphy (note the reversal of letters in the column on the right): |θε||ρο|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεώδορος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear in his right hand and balancing his shield against the ground. Epigraphy (note the reversal of letters in the column on the right): |θε||ρο|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεώδορος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ομ̣
μοναθλη
τασονλ
σκεπΟ̣Ι̣σ
ὁμώ[νυ]μον, ἀθλητά, σὸν δοῦλ(ον) σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5183 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1582a. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον, ἀθλητά, σὸν δοῦλον 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)
Commentary