Anonymous (thirteenth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription on either side: η̣Ε|πι|Σκε|Ψη|σ : ἡ Ἐπίσκεψης. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Indeterminate border.
.....σ̣
̣Χ̣Ειρσεισε.
.σκεψινκοσ
μ̣σκεΝκμ
.νγν̣Επρ
.τεοιςι
[ἁπλοῦ]σα χεῖρας εἰς ἐ[πί]σκεψιν κόσμου σκέπην κἀμοῦ, [Π]άναγνε, πρα[κ]τέοις δίδου
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription on either side: η̣Ε|πι|Σκε|Ψη|σ : ἡ Ἐπίσκεψης. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Indeterminate border.
.....σ̣
̣Χ̣Ειρσεισε.
.σκεψινκοσ
μ̣σκεΝκμ
.νγν̣Επρ
.τεοιςι
[ἁπλοῦ]σα χεῖρας εἰς ἐ[πί]σκεψιν κόσμου σκέπην κἀμοῦ, [Π]άναγνε, πρα[κ]τέοις δίδου
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1921 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | This metrical inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 123. |
Translation
ἁπλοῦσα χεῖρας εἰς ἐπίσκεψιν κόσμου σκέπην κἀμοῦ, Πάναγνε, πρακτέοις δίδου.
As you stretch forth your hands for the care of the world, All-holy One, give your protection to my acts as well.