Basil (eleventh century)
Obverse
Indistinct image of the Mother of God standing, turning to her right (perhaps toward the manus Dei). On either side, the sigla: μρ̅Θ̅Υ̣̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ
.νσ
σιλειον
σονοικε
Τ̣
σκέπ(οις), [ἄ]νασ(σ)α, Βασίλειον σὸν οἰκέτ(ην)
Obverse
Indistinct image of the Mother of God standing, turning to her right (perhaps toward the manus Dei). On either side, the sigla: μρ̅Θ̅Υ̣̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ
.νσ
σιλειον
σονοικε
Τ̣
σκέπ(οις), [ἄ]νασ(σ)α, Βασίλειον σὸν οἰκέτ(ην)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3706 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1983. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἄνασσα, Βασίλειον σὸν οἰκέτην.
Lady, may you protect your servant Basil.
Commentary
A metrical seal with one syllable too many.