Christopher (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡ.
ΓΙΣΣΚΕ
ΠΣΑΓΡΑ
ΑΤ,ΧΡΙ
ΣΤΟΦΟ
Ρ
σφρ[α]γὶς σκέπουσα γράμματ(α) Χριστοφόρου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5573 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2879. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σκέπουσα γράμματα Χριστοφόρου.
A seal protecting Christopher's letters.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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