Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder. Epigraphy on either side: |..|ρ|γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Γε]ώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γραφα,
σφραγι
̣λογ
σλεον
τοσ
γραφὰ(ς) σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Λέοντος
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder. Epigraphy on either side: |..|ρ|γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Γε]ώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γραφα,
σφραγι
̣λογ
σλεον
τοσ
γραφὰ(ς) σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Λέοντος
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2477 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 392. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Λέοντος.
I seal the letters and words of Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary