Constantine (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Basil; details indistinct. Remains of an inscription at right: σ|ι|λ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βα]σίλ(ειος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γραφ,
σφραγι,
λογσ̣
κ̅ν̅
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Κων(σταντίνου)
Obverse
Bust of St. Basil; details indistinct. Remains of an inscription at right: σ|ι|λ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βα]σίλ(ειος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γραφ,
σφραγι,
λογσ̣
κ̅ν̅
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Κων(σταντίνου)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1406 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 390a. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Κωνσταντίνου.
I seal Constantine's letters and correspondence.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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