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John Komnenos (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ο̣|γ|ε̣|ρ|γι|ο : ὁ (ἅγιος) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.

  
σκε.οισ
με..κ̣ρ̣
κομνηνον
ι̣ννην


σκέ[π]οις με, [μά]καρ, Κομνηνὸν Ἰωάννην

Obverse

St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ο̣|γ|ε̣|ρ|γι|ο : ὁ (ἅγιος) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.

  
σκε.οισ
με..κ̣ρ̣
κομνηνον
ι̣ννην


σκέ[π]οις με, [μά]καρ, Κομνηνὸν Ἰωάννην

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1088
Diameter 24.0 mm
Condition Punctured.

Translation

σκέποις με, μάκαρ, Κομνηνὸν Ἰωάννην.

Blessèd one, may you protect me, John Komnenos.

Commentary

This seal should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2057.