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Georgios (Xiphilinos), patriarch of Constantinopolis, 1191-1198. Seal (Lead, 38 mm, 30.12 g, 12 h). MHP ΘV
Nimbate Mother of God enthroned facing, holding Christ in front of her. Rev. ΓЄⲰPΓIOC / ЄΛЄⲰ ΘV APXI/ЄΠICKOΠOC [KⲰN]/ CTANTIN૪ΠOΛЄⲰC / NЄAC PⲰMHC KAI / OIK૪MЄNIKOC / ΠATPIAPXHC ("Georgios, by the mercy of God archbishop of Constantinopolis, the new Rome, and ecumenical patriarch") in seven lines. DO Seals 124.1. Laurent, Corpus V.1, 29. Zacos II 32. An impressive and well-preserved patriarchal seal. Minor scrapes, otherwise, good very fine.
Nimbate Mother of God enthroned facing, holding Christ in front of her. Rev. ΓЄⲰPΓIOC / ЄΛЄⲰ ΘV APXI/ЄΠICKOΠOC [KⲰN]/ CTANTIN૪ΠOΛЄⲰC / NЄAC PⲰMHC KAI / OIK૪MЄNIKOC / ΠATPIAPXHC ("Georgios, by the mercy of God archbishop of Constantinopolis, the new Rome, and ecumenical patriarch") in seven lines. DO Seals 124.1. Laurent, Corpus V.1, 29. Zacos II 32. An impressive and well-preserved patriarchal seal. Minor scrapes, otherwise, good very fine.