Anonymous (eleventh century)
Obverse
The archangel Gabriel holding a trefoil sceptre, shown as he appears in Annunciation scenes. Sigla at left: ορ|γι|ηλ : ὁ ἀρχ(άγγελος) Γαβ(ρ)ιήλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε
οηθει
τνλλ
νοντδι
εμεδι
σ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει των βουλλῶνοντα δι᾽ ἐμὲ δι(καί)ως
Obverse
The archangel Gabriel holding a trefoil sceptre, shown as he appears in Annunciation scenes. Sigla at left: ορ|γι|ηλ : ὁ ἀρχ(άγγελος) Γαβ(ρ)ιήλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε
οηθει
τνλλ
νοντδι
εμεδι
σ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει των βουλλῶνοντα δι᾽ ἐμὲ δι(καί)ως
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4076 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει των βουλλῶνοντα δι᾽ ἐμὲ δικαίως.
Lord, help the man sealing (this document) righteously in my name.
Commentary
An interesting inscription which is in effect an intercession on behalf of the owner expressed by the archangel depicted on the obverse.