Nicholas Zonaras, droungarios of the ever-honored Vigla (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Border of dots.
ΠΡΑΕΙΣ
ΣΡΑΓΙ
ΝΑΡΑΝΙ
ΚΟΛΑΤ,
ΓΓΑΡΙΤΗΣ
ΑΕΙΤΙΜΙ
ΓΛΑΣ
πράξεις σφραγίζω Ζωναρᾶ Νικολάου τοῦ δρ(ου)γγαρίου τῆς ἀειτίμου Βίγλας
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Border of dots.
ΠΡΑΕΙΣ
ΣΡΑΓΙ
ΝΑΡΑΝΙ
ΚΟΛΑΤ,
ΓΓΑΡΙΤΗΣ
ΑΕΙΤΙΜΙ
ΓΛΑΣ
πράξεις σφραγίζω Ζωναρᾶ Νικολάου τοῦ δρ(ου)γγαρίου τῆς ἀειτίμου Βίγλας
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.930 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1817. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
πράξεις σφραγίζω Ζωναρᾶ Νικολάου τοῦ δρουγγαρίου τῆς ἀειτίμου Βίγλας.
I seal the acts of Nicholas Zonaras, droungarios of the ever-honored Vigla.
Commentary
See the remarks to 1951.31.5.459 (cited as a parallel in this entry).