Constantine vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1045 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Field diameter | 16 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1238. |
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription preserved at right: Θ̅: [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κ̅̅ν
̣,τρχ
αγμοι
σκεπ
Κων(σταντίνῳ) β(εσ)τάρχῃ, ἁγνή, μοι σκέπ(οις)
Translation
Κωνσταντίνῳ βεστάρχῃ, ἁγνή, μοι σκέποις.
May you, Holy One, give me, the vestarches Constantine, your protection.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1045 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Field diameter | 16 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1238. |