Anonymous (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his right shoulder. Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his right shoulder. Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΠΡΟΡ,
ΜΕΦΡΡΕΙ
ΤΣΣΕΠΙΣ
ΤΕΙΤΙ̣.
̣Ν̣Τ̣̣..
Πρόδρ(ο)με, φρούρει τοὺς σὲ πίστει τι[μ]ῶντ[ας]
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.5061 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1839. |
Translation
Πρόδρομε, φρούρει τοὺς σὲ πίστει τιμῶντας.
Forerunner, protect those who honor you with their faith.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The wording of the inscription is not certain towards the end, as the lettering is damaged.