Leo metropolitan of Myra (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: Ο|α|γι|ο,ν|ι|κο|λα|ο, : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross above. Border of dots.
σφραγισ
λεοντοσ
αρχιποι
μενοσμυ
ρν
σφραγὶς Λέοντος ἀρχιποίμενος Μύρων
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: Ο|α|γι|ο,ν|ι|κο|λα|ο, : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross above. Border of dots.
σφραγισ
λεοντοσ
αρχιποι
μενοσμυ
ρν
σφραγὶς Λέοντος ἀρχιποίμενος Μύρων
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.306 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 72.5. See also Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2524. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος ἀρχιποίμενος Μύρων.
Seal of Leo, metropolitan of Myra.