Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Standing figure of St Nicholas turned to the right with his right hand extended towards the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΟΥΣΦΡΑ
ΓΙΣΕΙΜΙ
ΤΓΡΑΦ
ΓΝΕΙ
ΛΕΠ
οὗ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσει βλέπω(ν)
Obverse
Standing figure of St Nicholas turned to the right with his right hand extended towards the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΟΥΣΦΡΑ
ΓΙΣΕΙΜΙ
ΤΓΡΑΦ
ΓΝΕΙ
ΛΕΠ
οὗ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσει βλέπω(ν)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1864 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1711r. |
Translation
οὗ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσει βλέπων.
Know whose seal I am by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary