Basil (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Two standing figures. The figure on the left holds a globus in his left hand. The 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.
..Ρ̣Α̣
ΦΑΣΣΦρ,
Γ̣ΙΚΑι
Λ̣ΟΓΣ̣.
ΙΛΕΙ
[γ]ραφὰς σφρ(α)[γ]ίζω καὶ λόγους Βα[σ]ιλείου
Obverse
Two standing figures. The figure on the left holds a globus in his left hand. The 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.
..Ρ̣Α̣
ΦΑΣΣΦρ,
Γ̣ΙΚΑι
Λ̣ΟΓΣ̣.
ΙΛΕΙ
[γ]ραφὰς σφρ(α)[γ]ίζω καὶ λόγους Βα[σ]ιλείου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3611 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| 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.