Nicholas Maliasinos, sebastos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, inscription: ο||γ|ι,γε||ρ|γι|οσ : ὁ ἅγι(ος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, inscription: ο||γ|ι,γε||ρ|γι|οσ : ὁ ἅγι(ος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
μλισι
νονσε
ονσονοικε
τνικολον
σκεποισμε
...τυρ
..εοσ
Μαλιασινὸν σεβαστὸν σὸν οἰκέτην Νικόλαον σκέποις με, [μαρ]τύρων [κλ]έος
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3297 |
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Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 28.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1351. |
Translation
Μαλιασινὸν σεβαστὸν σὸν οἰκέτην Νικόλαον σκέποις με, μαρτύρων κλέος.
Glory of the martyrs, may you protect me, your servant Nicholas Maliasinos, sebastos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription is composed of two twelve-syllable verses.