John Megethes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription in two columns: |ν|ικ,|λ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription in two columns: |ν|ικ,|λ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ιερρ
χσκεπ
ι̅τον..
γεθ
Ἱεράρχα, σκέπ(οις) Ἰω(άννην) τὸν [Με]γέθην
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3875 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 963. |
Translation
Ἱεράρχα, σκέποις Ἰωάννην τὸν Μεγέθην.
Hierarch (bishop), may you protect John Megethes.