John (monk?) (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George with spear and shield. Inscription: Ο|Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ,: ὁ ἅγιος Γεωργίος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,Α
ΘΛΙΤ,ΣΟΝ
ΛΑΤΡΙΝ
Ι̅̅
Σκέποις ἀθλιτὰ σὸν λάτριν Ἰωάννην
Obverse
Bust of St. George with spear and shield. Inscription: Ο|Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ,: ὁ ἅγιος Γεωργίος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,Α
ΘΛΙΤ,ΣΟΝ
ΛΑΤΡΙΝ
Ι̅̅
Σκέποις ἀθλιτὰ σὸν λάτριν Ἰωάννην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4778 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1977. |
Translation
Σκέποις, ἀθλιτᾶ, σὸν λάτριν Ἰωάννην.
Champion, 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
Dodecasyllable.