John Kataphloros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with medallion of Christ. Sigla: Μ.: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
Ι̅
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΤΟΝΚΑ
ΤΑΦΛΡ,
Ἰωάννην σκέποις με τὸν Κατάφλωρον
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3884 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 998. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην σκέποις με τὸν Κατάφλωρον.
May you protect me, John Kataphloros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllabic.