Joseph (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Half-length image of the Mother of God, turned to her right with her hands uplifted towards the manus Dei. Inscription: ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets below. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
σπυσ
ηοση
σολτρ
Θ(εοτό)κε σ(κέ)πυς Ἠοσὴφ σὸ(ν) λ(ά)τρ(ιν)
Obverse
Half-length image of the Mother of God, turned to her right with her hands uplifted towards the manus Dei. Inscription: ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets below. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
σπυσ
ηοση
σολτρ
Θ(εοτό)κε σ(κέ)πυς Ἠοσὴφ σὸ(ν) λ(ά)τρ(ιν)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2368 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 923. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε σκέπυς Ἠοσὴφ σὸν λάτριν.
Mother of God, may you protect your servant Joseph.
Commentary