Theophilos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate at three-quarters, turned toward the left where she holds the Christ child on her right arm. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with a decoration above. Border of dots.
ΑΓΝΗ
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΣΔ
ΛΘ̄ΦΙ
Λ
Ἁγνὴ σκέποις με σῷ δούλῳ Θεωφίλῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate at three-quarters, turned toward the left where she holds the Christ child on her right arm. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with a decoration above. Border of dots.
ΑΓΝΗ
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΣΔ
ΛΘ̄ΦΙ
Λ
Ἁγνὴ σκέποις με σῷ δούλῳ Θεωφίλῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1620 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, no. 28. |
Translation
Ἁγνή, σκέποις με σῷ δούλῳ Θεωφίλῳ.
Pure one, may you protect me, your servant Theophilos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. Note the usage of both the accusative and dative as objects of the invocation.