Manikaites (twelfth/thirteenth century)
Obverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ο|||οσ..|.||ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος [Γε]ώ[ρ]γιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; top line illegible. Border of dots.
.......
.εγρφ..
ληθη̣Σφε̣Ρ̣̣
Γρφσεπι
σφρ.μ̣
Νικιτ̣.
... [γ]εγραφ... ἀληθὴς φέρω γραφὰς ἐπισφραγιζ.. Μανικαΐτ(ου)
Obverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ο|||οσ..|.||ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος [Γε]ώ[ρ]γιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; top line illegible. Border of dots.
.......
.εγρφ..
ληθη̣Σφε̣Ρ̣̣
Γρφσεπι
σφρ.μ̣
Νικιτ̣.
... [γ]εγραφ... ἀληθὴς φέρω γραφὰς ἐπισφραγιζ.. Μανικαΐτ(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2430 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 38.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
... γεγραφ... ἀληθὴς φέρω γραφὰς ἐπισφραγιζ.. Μανικαΐτου.
... written ... I seal the authentic letters of Manikaites.
Commentary
The inscription appears to consist of two twelve-syllable verses, but can be only partially reconsituted.