George (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ. Sigla : ̅ΘΥ: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ΔΕΣ
ΠΟΙΝΣ
ΟΙΣΣΟΝ
ΓΕΡΓΙΟΝ
ΛΤΡΙΝ
Δέσποινα σῴζοις σὸν Γεώργιον λάτριν.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ. Sigla : ̅ΘΥ: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ΔΕΣ
ΠΟΙΝΣ
ΟΙΣΣΟΝ
ΓΕΡΓΙΟΝ
ΛΤΡΙΝ
Δέσποινα σῴζοις σὸν Γεώργιον λάτριν.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3649 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 626 (listed by the negative number). |
Translation
Δέσποινα σώζοις σὸν Γεώργιον λάτριν.
Lady, may you preserve your servant George.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)