George (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΟΜΟΝΥ
ΜΝΤΤ
ΧΑΡΗΝΗ
ΜΑΡΤ
ὁμονυμοῦντ(ι) τὴν χάρην δήδου, μάρτ(υς)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.877 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1679. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
ὁμονυμοῦντι τὴν χάρην δήδου, μάρτυς.
Martyr, 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)