Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Demetrios standing, holding a spear and balancing his shield against the ground. Epigraphy on either side: ||.μ|η|τρ, : Ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δ[η]μήτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ,
θλητ
τησγρ
τονεσ
ποτ
σκέπ(οις), ἀθλητά, τῆς γραφ(ῆς) τὸν δεσπότ(ην)
Obverse
St. Demetrios standing, holding a spear and balancing his shield against the ground. Epigraphy on either side: ||.μ|η|τρ, : Ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δ[η]μήτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ,
θλητ
τησγρ
τονεσ
ποτ
σκέπ(οις), ἀθλητά, τῆς γραφ(ῆς) τὸν δεσπότ(ην)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3217 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1980a. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, τῆς γραφῆς τὸν δεσπότην.
Champion, may you watch over the owner of this letter.
Commentary