John Panaretos, vestes and imperial notarios (eleventh century)
Obverse
St. John the Theologian standing, holding the book. Sigla on either side: ̣|Οθε̣|ο̣λ̣ο̣|γ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰ]ω(άννης) ὁ Θεολόγ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,
Ι̅ΕΣΤ
ΚΑΙ⸣ΝΟΤ
ΡΙΤΠ
ΝΑΡΕΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει)] Ἰω(άννῃ) βέστ[ῃ] καὶ β(ασιλικῷ) νοτ[α]ρίῳ τῶ Π[α]ναρέτῳ
Obverse
St. John the Theologian standing, holding the book. Sigla on either side: ̣|Οθε̣|ο̣λ̣ο̣|γ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰ]ω(άννης) ὁ Θεολόγ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,
Ι̅ΕΣΤ
ΚΑΙ⸣ΝΟΤ
ΡΙΤΠ
ΝΑΡΕΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει)] Ἰω(άννῃ) βέστ[ῃ] καὶ β(ασιλικῷ) νοτ[α]ρίῳ τῶ Π[α]ναρέτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3625 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | A portion of the left side of the seal has broken away. Chips on border at 5 o'clock and 11 o'clock. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ βέστῃ καὶ βασιλικῷ νοταρίῳ τῶ Παναρέτῳ.
Lord, help John Panaretos, vestes and imperial notarios.