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.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισπα
ναγνεθε
οιλον
σονλα
τριν
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Θεόφιλον σὸν λάτριν
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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