Theophilos (eleventh/twelfth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1620 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Field diameter | 14 mm |
| Condition | Struck slightly off-center. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, no. 28. |
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
Translation
Ἁγνή, σκέποις με σῷ δούλῳ Θεωφίλῳ.
Pure one, may you protect me, your servant Theophilos.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1620 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Field diameter | 14 mm |
| Condition | Struck slightly off-center. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, no. 28. |
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1620 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Field diameter | 14 mm |
| Condition | Struck slightly off-center. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, no. 28. |
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. Note the usage of both the accusative and dative as objects of the invocation.