Tzeniounes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas, partially destroyed, book visible in left hand. Inscription in two columns: |ΝΙ|Κ,Λ|Α|Ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΓΡΦ,
ΣΦΡΓΙΖ,
ι
ΚΕΛΟΓ,
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζ(ω) Τζηνιούνη κὲ λόγ(ους)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas, partially destroyed, book visible in left hand. Inscription in two columns: |ΝΙ|Κ,Λ|Α|Ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΓΡΦ,
ΣΦΡΓΙΖ,
ι
ΚΕΛΟΓ,
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζ(ω) Τζηνιούνη κὲ λόγ(ους)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3642 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 489. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω Τζηνιούνη κὲ λόγους.
I seal the letters and correspondence of Tzeniounes.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.