Sergios (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Sergios holding the martyr's cross. Sigla on either side: Ο|..|..|ΡΓ|Ι|Ο|Σ: ὁ [ἅγ(ιος) Σέ]ργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΟΜΝΥ
ΜΟΝΣΟΝ
ΣΕΡΓΙΟ.
ΜΑΡΤΥΣ
Σ̣Κ̣Ε̣Π̣ˊ
ὁμώνυμόν σον Σέργιο[ν], μάρτυς, σκέπ(οις)
Obverse
Bust of St. Sergios holding the martyr's cross. Sigla on either side: Ο|..|..|ΡΓ|Ι|Ο|Σ: ὁ [ἅγ(ιος) Σέ]ργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΟΜΝΥ
ΜΟΝΣΟΝ
ΣΕΡΓΙΟ.
ΜΑΡΤΥΣ
Σ̣Κ̣Ε̣Π̣ˊ
ὁμώνυμόν σον Σέργιο[ν], μάρτυς, σκέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3683 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1636. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμόν σον Σέργιον, μάρτυς, σκέποις.
Martyr, may you protect your namesake Sergios.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary