Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her right arm. Details indistinct. On either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her right arm. Details indistinct. On either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
σονοι
τ,λεον
τσε
πρθε
νε
σὸν οἰ(κέ)την Λέοντα σῷζε, παρθένε
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1710 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2232. |
Translation
σὸν οἰκέτην Λέοντα σῷζε, παρθένε.
Virgin, may you protect your servant Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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