Leo Beridares (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: |ΝΙ|ΚΟ̣|ΛΑ|.: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλα[ο(ς)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΛΕΟΝΤΑ
ΤΟΝΕΡΙ
ΑΡΗΝΜΑ
ΚΑΡ
σκέποις Λέοντα τὸν Βεριδάρην, μάκαρ
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: |ΝΙ|ΚΟ̣|ΛΑ|.: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλα[ο(ς)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΛΕΟΝΤΑ
ΤΟΝΕΡΙ
ΑΡΗΝΜΑ
ΚΑΡ
σκέποις Λέοντα τὸν Βεριδάρην, μάκαρ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5273 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2033c. |
Translation
σκέποις Λέοντα τὸν Βεριδάρην, μάκαρ.
Blessed one, may you protect Leo Beridares.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)