George Orestes (fourteenth century)
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: Ο||ΓΙ|ΟΙΩ̅|ΟΠΡ|ΔΡΟ|Ο|: ὁ ἅγιος Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: Ο||ΓΙ|ΟΙΩ̅|ΟΠΡ|ΔΡΟ|Ο|: ὁ ἅγιος Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross of dots at the end. Border of dots.
ΦΡΣ
ΠΡΟΔΡΟΟΣ
ΟΡΕΣΤΟΥ
ΓΕΩΡ
ΟΥ
σφραγὶς Πρόδρομος Ὀρέστου Γεωργίου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4842 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2751. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Πρόδρομος Ὀρέστου Γεωργίου.
The Forerunner is the seal of George Orestes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)