John Megethes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ν|.κο|λ|ο. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ι]κόλαο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ιερρ
χσκεπ
ι̅τον..
γεθ
Ἱεράρχα, σκέπ(οις) Ἰω(άννην) τὸν [Με]γέθην
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ν|.κο|λ|ο. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ι]κόλαο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ιερρ
χσκεπ
ι̅τον..
γεθ
Ἱεράρχα, σκέπ(οις) Ἰω(άννην) τὸν [Με]γέθην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2119 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 963 (listing previous editions). |
Translation
Ἱεράρχα, σκέποις Ἰωάννην τὸν Μεγέθην.
Hierarch (Bishop), may you protect John Megethes.
Commentary