John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Theologian holding the book. Traces of sigla at right: θ|εο|..|γ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Θεό[λο]γ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross of dots above. Border of dots.
̣μονυ
Μ̣ντισ,
ιπε̅ρ
αριν
ὡμονυμοῦντι σ(ὴν) [δ]ίδου, π(άτ)ερ, [χ]άριν
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Theologian holding the book. Traces of sigla at right: θ|εο|..|γ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Θεό[λο]γ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross of dots above. Border of dots.
̣μονυ
Μ̣ντισ,
ιπε̅ρ
αριν
ὡμονυμοῦντι σ(ὴν) [δ]ίδου, π(άτ)ερ, [χ]άριν
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2921 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1666. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
ὡμονυμοῦντι σὴν δίδου, πάτερ, χάριν.
Father, bestow your grace upon your servant of the same name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)