John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross above. Decoration below. Border of dots.
Ι̅ΠΑΝΑ
ΓΝΕΣΟΝ
ΔΟΥΛΟΝ
ΣΚΕΠΕ
Ἰω(άννην), Πάναγνε, σὸν δοῦλον σκέπε
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross above. Decoration below. Border of dots.
Ι̅ΠΑΝΑ
ΓΝΕΣΟΝ
ΔΟΥΛΟΝ
ΣΚΕΠΕ
Ἰω(άννην), Πάναγνε, σὸν δοῦλον σκέπε
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3662 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 985. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην, Πάναγνε, σὸν δοῦλον σκέπε.
All-holy One, protect your servant John.
Commentary
Inscription of twelve syllables.