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N. Glykys (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St George holding a spear over his right shoulder. Details indistinct. No inscription visible. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γρα
ασσρα
γιλο̣
γ,τγλυ̣
καιοσ

γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγ(ους) τοῦ Γλυκαίος

Obverse

Bust of St George holding a spear over his right shoulder. Details indistinct. No inscription visible. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γρα
ασσρα
γιλο̣
γ,τγλυ̣
καιοσ

γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγ(ους) τοῦ Γλυκαίος

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3221
Diameter 16.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm
Previous Editions

This inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 408.

Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους τοῦ Γλυκαίος.

I seal the words and letters of Glykys.