George (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with her hands outstretched to her left, towards the manus Dei. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
ειησ
οηθοσ
χε̅σγε
ργι
εἴης βοηθός, Χ(ριστ)έ, σῷ Γεωργίῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with her hands outstretched to her left, towards the manus Dei. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
ειησ
οηθοσ
χε̅σγε
ργι
εἴης βοηθός, Χ(ριστ)έ, σῷ Γεωργίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.855 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 692 (listing the seal incorrectly as BZS 1958.106.854). |
Translation
εἴης βοηθός, Χριστέ, σῷ Γεωργίῳ.
May you, Christ, be of help to your servant George.