Eustratios (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Five medallions arranged around a cross decorated with fleurons. From the traces of epigraphy, the saints have been identified as follows. Upper left, St. Auxentios; upper right, St. Eugenios. Middle, St. Eustratios. Lower left, St. Mardarios, and lower right, St. Orestes. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between dashes above. Border of dots.
ευστρ
τισφρ
γισμπεν
τσμρ
τυρν
Εὐστρατίου σφράγισμα πεντὰς μαρτύρων
Obverse
Five medallions arranged around a cross decorated with fleurons. From the traces of epigraphy, the saints have been identified as follows. Upper left, St. Auxentios; upper right, St. Eugenios. Middle, St. Eustratios. Lower left, St. Mardarios, and lower right, St. Orestes. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between dashes above. Border of dots.
ευστρ
τισφρ
γισμπεν
τσμρ
τυρν
Εὐστρατίου σφράγισμα πεντὰς μαρτύρων
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5706 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 828. |
Translation
Εὐστρατίου σφράγισμα πεντὰς μαρτύρων.
The group of five martyrs marks the seal of Eustratios.
Commentary