John Meles (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of sigla remaining at right: θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
σρα
γισι̅
τμε
λη
σφραγὶς Ἰω(άννου) τοῦ Μέλη
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of sigla remaining at right: θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
σρα
γισι̅
τμε
λη
σφραγὶς Ἰω(άννου) τοῦ Μέλη
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4204 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along the channel. |
| Previous Editions | J.-C. Cheynet, "Argyros, fils de Mélès, et sa descendance," REB 76 (2018), 217-18. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Ἰωάννου τοῦ Μέλη.
Seal of John Meles.