George (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΟΜ
ΝΥΜΟΥΝ
ΤΑΜΑΡΤΥˊ
ΕΝΠΑΣΙ
ΣΚΕΠΟΙ
Σ
ὁμωνυμοῦντα, μάρτυ(ς), ἐν πᾶσι σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3690 |
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Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Condition | Corroded. This inscription has been edited with reference to the better preserved parallel cited in this entry. |
Previous Editions | This inscription should be included in the entry published by Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1648. |
Translation
ὁμωνυμοῦντα μάρτυρον ἐν πᾶσι σκέποις.
Martyr, may you protect your namesake in all things.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)