John (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription in columns on either side: |θ|ε|οδ|ορ|οσ|ο|,Τ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορος ὁ Στ(ρατηλά)τ(ης). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (beginning with a cross which because of damage cannot be seen). Border of dots.
.ι
σ̣.επ
μεσον
στρτη
λτ
Ἰω(άννην) σ[κ]έπ(οις) με σόν, στρατηλάτα
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription in columns on either side: |θ|ε|οδ|ορ|οσ|ο|,Τ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορος ὁ Στ(ρατηλά)τ(ης). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (beginning with a cross which because of damage cannot be seen). Border of dots.
.ι
σ̣.επ
μεσον
στρτη
λτ
Ἰω(άννην) σ[κ]έπ(οις) με σόν, στρατηλάτα
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3363 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 997. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην σκέποις με σόν, στρατηλάτα.
May you, Stratelates, protect your (servant) John.
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