Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
Α̣ΛΗΘΕΣ
Ε̣ΚΣΡΑΓ
Μ̣ΑΚΑΙΚΑΙ
ΝΟΣΤΥ
ΠΟΣ
ἀληθέ[ς] ἐκσφράγ(ισ)μα καὶ καινὸς τύπος
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
.ΥΔΣ
.ΛΕΓΧΟΣ
.ΟΔΕΚΑΙ
ΠΑΝΟΥΡ
ΓΙΑΣ
[κ]ύδους [ἔ]λεγχος [τ]όδε καὶ πανουργίας
Obverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
Α̣ΛΗΘΕΣ
Ε̣ΚΣΡΑΓ
Μ̣ΑΚΑΙΚΑΙ
ΝΟΣΤΥ
ΠΟΣ
ἀληθέ[ς] ἐκσφράγ(ισ)μα καὶ καινὸς τύπος
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
.ΥΔΣ
.ΛΕΓΧΟΣ
.ΟΔΕΚΑΙ
ΠΑΝΟΥΡ
ΓΙΑΣ
[κ]ύδους [ἔ]λεγχος [τ]όδε καὶ πανουργίας
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1895 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 91 (citing the wrong accession number) who notes the exceptionally interesting anonymous metrical verse. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
ἀληθές ἐκσφράγισμα καὶ καινὸς τύπος κύδους ἔλεγχος τόδε καὶ πανουργίας.
A genuine seal and a novel inscription, this is proof of fame and craftiness.
Commentary
The inscription consists of two twelve-syllable verses.