Symeon Bardales, proedros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
St Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο|σθ|ε|ο||.|. : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδ[ωρ(ος)]. Border of dots.
Obverse
St Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο|σθ|ε|ο||.|. : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδ[ωρ(ος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines (bottom line missing). A cross above. Border of dots.
μρτυ̣Σ
φιλτε
σιμεν
ˊερ̣Ν
τονρ
...
μάρτυς, φίλατε Σιμεὼν (πρό)εδρων τὸν Βαρ[δάλ(ην)]
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2552 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Condition | Broken into two pieces. |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1403 (citing the wrong catalogue number). |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
μάρτυς, φίλατε Σιμεὼν πρόεδρων τὸν Βαρδάλην.
Martyr, protect the proedros Symeon Bardales.