Paul monk and kouboukleisios (tenth century)
Obverse
Double cross (X on first crossing) on three steps. Ornamental flowers rising from base. Circular inscription within linear border.
...Ρ,Θ,ΠΑΥΛΩΜΩΝΑΧ.
Σταυρὲ βοήθει Παύλῳ μοναχῷ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Linear border.
ΠΑΥ
ΛΟΜΟΝ
ΑΧ,Κ.
ΟΥΚΛ
ΕΙΣ
Παύλο μοναχῷ καὶ κουβουκλεισίῳ
Obverse
Double cross (X on first crossing) on three steps. Ornamental flowers rising from base. Circular inscription within linear border.
...Ρ,Θ,ΠΑΥΛΩΜΩΝΑΧ.
Σταυρὲ βοήθει Παύλῳ μοναχῷ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Linear border.
ΠΑΥ
ΛΟΜΟΝ
ΑΧ,Κ.
ΟΥΚΛ
ΕΙΣ
Παύλο μοναχῷ καὶ κουβουκλεισίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3172 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 157. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Σταυρὲ βοήθει Παύλῳ μοναχῷ. Παύλο μοναχῷ καὶ κουβουκλεισίῳ.
Cross, help Paul monk. Paul monk and kouboukleisios.
Bibliography
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)