Samuel descendant of the Hunnic tribe (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of two lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σργῚσ
σμουῊλ
σφραγὶς Σαμουὴλ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
̓ικῆσ
υλῆσ
γΌνου
οὐννικῆς φυλῆς γόνου
Obverse
Inscription of two lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σργῚσ
σμουῊλ
σφραγὶς Σαμουὴλ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
̓ικῆσ
υλῆσ
γΌνου
οὐννικῆς φυλῆς γόνου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5530 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2795. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Σαμουὴλ οὐννικῆς φυλῆς γόνου.
Seal of Samuel, scion of the Hunnic tribe.
Commentary
In her commentary on this interesting metrical inscription, Wassiliou-Seibt states that the term οὐννικῆς φυλῆς should be taken to indicate the owner's Hungarian or Turkic (Seljuk) origin, according to the usage of the twelfth century. The use of breathings and accents is also worthy of note.