Basil (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Two standing, nimbate figures. The figure on the left holds a globus in his left hand. Traces of a wing are above his left shoulder. The bearded figure on the right holds an object in his left hand (a book?) and raises his right hand before him. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΓΡΑ
.ΑΣΣΦ.
.Ι̣ΚΑ.
.ΟΓΣ̣.
.Ι̣ΛΕΙ̣
γρα[φ]ὰς σφ[ραγ]ίζω κα[ὶ λ]όγους Βα[σ]ιλείου
Obverse
Two standing, nimbate figures. The figure on the left holds a globus in his left hand. Traces of a wing are above his left shoulder. The bearded figure on the right holds an object in his left hand (a book?) and raises his right hand before him. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΓΡΑ
.ΑΣΣΦ.
.Ι̣ΚΑ.
.ΟΓΣ̣.
.Ι̣ΛΕΙ̣
γρα[φ]ὰς σφ[ραγ]ίζω κα[ὶ λ]όγους Βα[σ]ιλείου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3610 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 369e. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Βασιλείου.
I seal the letters and correspondence of Basil.
Commentary
Wassiliou-Seibt identifies the two standing figures on the obverse as the Archangel Michael (on the left) and St. Nicholas.