Constantine X Doukas (1065-67)
Obverse
Christ Emmanuel seated on a lyre-backed throne, wearing a tunic and himation and holding the right hand in blessing. Sigla visible at left: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστό)ς]. Remains of a circular inscription at left. Border of dots.
ΕΜΜΑ.....
Ἐμμα[νουήλ].
Reverse
Two figures: at left, the emperor Constantine X standing, wearing a loros and holding the right hand before his chest and a globus cruciger in the left hand; and at right, the Mother of God standing, wearing a chiton and maphorion, the right hand uplifted and touching the emperor’s crown in blessing. She seems to be holding a bust of Christ on her right arm. No sigla visible. Remains of a circular inscription at right.
......ΣΛΟδκασ
[Κων(σταντῖνος) βα]σ(ι)λ(εὺς) ὁ Δούκας.
Obverse
Christ Emmanuel seated on a lyre-backed throne, wearing a tunic and himation and holding the right hand in blessing. Sigla visible at left: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστό)ς]. Remains of a circular inscription at left. Border of dots.
ΕΜΜΑ.....
Ἐμμα[νουήλ].
Reverse
Two figures: at left, the emperor Constantine X standing, wearing a loros and holding the right hand before his chest and a globus cruciger in the left hand; and at right, the Mother of God standing, wearing a chiton and maphorion, the right hand uplifted and touching the emperor’s crown in blessing. She seems to be holding a bust of Christ on her right arm. No sigla visible. Remains of a circular inscription at right.
......ΣΛΟδκασ
[Κων(σταντῖνος) βα]σ(ι)λ(εὺς) ὁ Δούκας.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.416 (formerly DO 47.2.416) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 6, no. 78.5. |
Translation
Κωνσταντῖνος βασιλεὺς ὁ Δούκας.
Constantine Doukas, basileus.