Leo Skylitzes (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, her hands upraised in supplication; above left, the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: Μθ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(ε)οῦ. Epithet on either side: η|α|γιοσο̣|ρι̣|τ̣ : ἡ Ἁγιοσορίτ(ισσα). Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning (presumably with a cross) at twelve o'clock:
τονσκυλ̣.την
τὸν Σκυλ[ί]τζην
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
λεοντ
πρθενε
σκεποι
Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποι(ς)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, her hands upraised in supplication; above left, the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: Μθ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(ε)οῦ. Epithet on either side: η|α|γιοσο̣|ρι̣|τ̣ : ἡ Ἁγιοσορίτ(ισσα). Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning (presumably with a cross) at twelve o'clock:
τονσκυλ̣.την
τὸν Σκυλ[ί]τζην
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
λεοντ
πρθενε
σκεποι
Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποι(ς)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1572 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | For parallels, see PBW : Leon 20357. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τὸν Σκυλίτζην Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect Leo Skylitzes.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.