Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γ(ε)ώ[ργ(ιος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
σον
.ικετην
..εποισ,
ρτυρ,
κλεο
σὸν [ο]ἰκέτην [σκ]έποις μ(ε), μαρτύρων κλέο(ς)
Obverse
Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γ(ε)ώ[ργ(ιος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
σον
.ικετην
..εποισ,
ρτυρ,
κλεο
σὸν [ο]ἰκέτην [σκ]έποις μ(ε), μαρτύρων κλέο(ς)
| Accession number | BZS.1977.34.60 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | This dodecasyllabic inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2236. |
Translation
σὸν οἰκέτην σκέποις με, μαρτύρων κλέος.
Glory of the martyrs, may you protect me, your servant.