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John Megethes (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription in two columns: |ν|ικ,|λ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ιερρ
χσκεπ
ι̅τον..
γεθ

Ἱεράρχα, σκέπ(οις) Ἰω(άννην) τὸν [Με]γέθην

Obverse

Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription in two columns: |ν|ικ,|λ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ιερρ
χσκεπ
ι̅τον..
γεθ

Ἱεράρχα, σκέπ(οις) Ἰω(άννην) τὸν [Με]γέθην

Accession number BZS.1955.1.3875
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.