John (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom. Details indistinct. Remains of sigla at right : ̣|ΣΟ|Μ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Χρ(υ)σόστ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΜΕ
ΣΟΝΟΙΚ
ΤΗ̣ṇị̣̅
σκέποις με [τ(ὸν)] σὸν οἰκ[έτ]ην Ἰω(άννην)
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom. Details indistinct. Remains of sigla at right : ̣|ΣΟ|Μ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Χρ(υ)σόστ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΜΕ
ΣΟΝΟΙΚ
ΤΗ̣ṇị̣̅
σκέποις με [τ(ὸν)] σὸν οἰκ[έτ]ην Ἰω(άννην)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3714 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2111. |
Translation
σκέποις με τὸν σὸν οἰκέτην Ἰωάννην.
May you watch over me, your servant John.
Commentary
Inscription of twelve syllables.