Leo Vatatzes (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, raising her hands to her right towards the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: ΜΡθυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Below the sigla, the epithet: η|α|γ|ιο̣σ̣ο̣|ρι|τι : ἡ Ἁγιοσορίτι(σσα). Within concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription:
τ̣ο̣ν̣.α̣τ̣..ην
τὸν [Β]ατ[άτ]ζην
Reverse
Metrical inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΛΕ̣ΟΝΤΑΝ
ΠΑ̣ΡΘ̣ΕΝΕ
Σ̣ΚΕΠΟΙΣ
Λέονταν, Πάρθενε, σκέποις
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, raising her hands to her right towards the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: ΜΡθυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Below the sigla, the epithet: η|α|γ|ιο̣σ̣ο̣|ρι|τι : ἡ Ἁγιοσορίτι(σσα). Within concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription:
τ̣ο̣ν̣.α̣τ̣..ην
τὸν [Β]ατ[άτ]ζην
Reverse
Metrical inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΛΕ̣ΟΝΤΑΝ
ΠΑ̣ΡΘ̣ΕΝΕ
Σ̣ΚΕΠΟΙΣ
Λέονταν, Πάρθενε, σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1112 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τὸν Βατάτζην Λέονταν, Πάρθενε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you watch over Leo Vatatzes.
Commentary
See also PBW : Leon 20177, for a seal of the same owner but with different iconography.