Elias Bourtzes (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The prophet Elias (Elijah) standing, his right hand upraised, and holding an open scroll in his left hand. On either side, epigraphy: ο|π|ρο|Φη|τ|η|ση|λι|α|σ : ὁ προφήτης Ηλίας. Border of dots.
Obverse
The prophet Elias (Elijah) standing, his right hand upraised, and holding an open scroll in his left hand. On either side, epigraphy: ο|π|ρο|Φη|τ|η|ση|λι|α|σ : ὁ προφήτης Ηλίας. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
μ
κρηλιου
σερ
τηνηλι
ν
μάκαρ Ἠλιοῦ, σῷζε Βούρτζην Ἠλίαν
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5690 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cheynet, Société, no. 32; cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1343. |
Translation
μάκαρ Ἠλιοῦ, σῷζε Βούρτζην Ἠλίαν.
Blessèd Elias, preserve Elias Bourtzes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
- La société byzantine: l’apport des sceaux (Open in Zotero)
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