George Botaneiates (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Half preserved image of St George standing, his left hand resting on his shield. Sigla at right: γ.|οσ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γ[ι]ος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ομ
υμον
οτ̣
τ
π
ὁμ[ών]υμον [σὸν] Βοτα[νει]άτην [σκέ]π[οις]
Obverse
Half preserved image of St George standing, his left hand resting on his shield. Sigla at right: γ.|οσ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γ[ι]ος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ομ
υμον
οτ̣
τ
π
ὁμ[ών]υμον [σὸν] Βοτα[νει]άτην [σκέ]π[οις]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1912 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; half preserved. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1607. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον σὸν Βοτανειάτην σκέποις.
May you protect your servant Botaneiates, who shares your name.