John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. 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 : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
Ι̅ΠΑΝΑ
ΓΝΕΣΟΝ
ΔΟΥΛΟΝ
ΣΚΕΠΕ
Ἰω(άννην), Πάναγνε, σὸν δοῦλον σκέπε
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3664 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 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.