Leo Xeros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The manus Dei in the form of a blessing. Beneath a cross, an inscription: |ΧΗΡΚΥ̅: χηρ Κ(υρίο)υ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Σ̣Φ̣Ρ̣Α̣
ΓΙΣΗΡ
ΛΕΟΝ
ΤΟΣ
σφραγὶς Ξηροῦ Λέοντος
Obverse
The manus Dei in the form of a blessing. Beneath a cross, an inscription: |ΧΗΡΚΥ̅: χηρ Κ(υρίο)υ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Σ̣Φ̣Ρ̣Α̣
ΓΙΣΗΡ
ΛΕΟΝ
ΤΟΣ
σφραγὶς Ξηροῦ Λέοντος
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4225 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2691. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Ξηροῦ Λέοντος.
Seal of Leo Xeros.
Commentary
Note the unusual presentation of the manus Dei on the obverse of the seal.
The inscription forms the first hemistich (seven syllables) of a metrical inscription.