John Megethes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription in two columns: |ν|ικ,|λ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(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 in two columns: |ν|ικ,|λ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(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.