Theophilos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion before her. On either side, sigla: ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion before her. On either side, sigla: ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισπα
ναγνεθε
οιλον
σονλα
τριν
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Θεόφιλον σὸν λάτριν
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3925 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2146. |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Θεόφιλον σὸν λάτριν.
All-holy One, may you protect your servant Theophilos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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