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Constantine Ikoniates (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. In columns on either side, epigraphy: Ο|α|γ|ι|ο|σγ|ε||ρ|γ : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κν
αντινον
φυλαττε
ικονια
την

Κωνσταντῖνον φύλαττε Ἰκονιάτην

Obverse

St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. In columns on either side, epigraphy: Ο|α|γ|ι|ο|σγ|ε||ρ|γ : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κν
αντινον
φυλαττε
ικονια
την

Κωνσταντῖνον φύλαττε Ἰκονιάτην

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.2067
Diameter 24.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1205.

Translation

Κωνσταντῖνον φύλαττε Ἰκονιάτην.

Protect Constantine Ikoniates.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)