John (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross with his right hand. Inscription on either side: |Ι̅|Ο||Ρ,|Μ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross with his right hand. Inscription on either side: |Ι̅|Ο||Ρ,|Μ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣ
ΠΤΙΣΤΣΟ,
ΛΤΡΗΝ
Ι̅
σκέποις, Βαπτιστά, σὸ(ν) λάτρην Ἰω(άννην)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3733 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2005a. |
Translation
σκέποις, Βαπτιστά, σὸν λάτρην Ἰωάννην.
Baptist, may you protect your servant John.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary