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N. Glykys (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. George. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy at left: |γ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γ[εώργ(ιος)]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γρα
φασσφρα
γιλο
γ,τγλυ
κεοσ

γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγ(ους) τοῦ Γλυκέος

Obverse

Bust of St. George. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy at left: |γ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γ[εώργ(ιος)]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γρα
φασσφρα
γιλο
γ,τγλυ
κεοσ

γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγ(ους) τοῦ Γλυκέος

Accession number BZS.1958.106.963
Diameter 20.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 408.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους τοῦ Γλυκέος.

I seal the letters and words of Glykys.

Commentary

An early instance of the family name Glykys.

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)