Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Standing figure of St Nicholas turned to the right with his right hand extended towards the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Standing figure of St Nicholas turned to the right with his right hand extended towards the manus Dei. Sigla on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΟΥΣΦΡΑ
ΓΙΣΕΙΜΙ
ΤΓΡΑΦ
ΓΝΕΙ
ΛΕΠ
οὗ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσει βλέπω(ν)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3555 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1711r. |
Translation
οὗ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσει βλέπων.
Know whose seal I am by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary