Theodore (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield with his left hand. Epigraphy on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield with his left hand. Epigraphy on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
γιν
σαφη.
ραγιδ
θεοδ
γίνου [σὺ] σαφὴ[(ς) σφ]ραγῖδ[α] Θεοδ[(ώ)ρ(ῳ)]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1529 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 289. |
Translation
γίνου σὺ σαφὴς σφραγῖδα Θεοδώρῳ.
Be it clear that you seal this for Theodore.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the form σφραγῖδα used here in the nominative, echoing popular usage.