Leo Koitonites (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross, a decoration below. Border of dots.
σφρα
γισλε
οντοσ
σφραγὶς Λέοντος
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross, a decoration below. Border of dots.
σφρα
γισλε
οντοσ
σφραγὶς Λέοντος
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
τυγχα
νκοιτ,
νιτου
τυγχάνω Κοιτ(ω)νίτου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.164 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2550. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος τυγχάνω Κοιτωνίτου.
I happen to be the seal of Leo Koitonites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Koitonites here appears to be a family name rather than an office; for another instance of the name, see BZS.1955.1.2080.