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Christopher (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Last two lines illegible. Border of dots.


..ρα̣γισ
χριστοφ
......
.....

[σφ]ραγὶς Χριστοφ(όρου) ...

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Last two lines illegible. Border of dots.


..ρα̣γισ
χριστοφ
......
.....

[σφ]ραγὶς Χριστοφ(όρου) ...

Accession number BZS.1977.34.28
Diameter 17.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm

Translation

σφραγὶς Χριστοφόρου ...

Seal of Christopher ...