Sergios (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΟΝΣΕΡ
ΓΙΟΝΜΕ
ΤΡΟΠΑΡΘΕ
ΝΕΣΚΕΠ
ΟΙΣ
σὸν Σέργιόν με, μητροπάρθενε, σκέποις
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΟΝΣΕΡ
ΓΙΟΝΜΕ
ΤΡΟΠΑΡΘΕ
ΝΕΣΚΕΠ
ΟΙΣ
σὸν Σέργιόν με, μητροπάρθενε, σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3728 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2243. |
Translation
σὸν Σέργιόν με, μητροπάρθενε, σκέποις.
Virgin Mother of God, may you protect me, your (servant) Sergios.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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