Romanos Makrembolites (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
μ̣α̣
.εμο
..του
.μα
ν
Μα[κ]ρεμβο[λί]του [Ῥ]ωμαν(οῦ)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
μ̣α̣
.εμο
..του
.μα
ν
Μα[κ]ρεμβο[λί]του [Ῥ]ωμαν(οῦ)
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
Σφρ.
γισπ̣
λε.
σφρ[α]γὶς π[έ]λε[ι]
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4020 |
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Diameter | 14.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1348. |
Translation
Μακρεμβολίτου Ῥωμανοῦ σφραγὶς πέλει.
This is the seal of Romanos Makrembolites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
There is no sign that the definite article (ἡ) was engraved; it will have been omitted to keep the metrical inscription to twelve syllables.