Constantine (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear and shield. On either side, sigla: |θ|εο|Δ|ο|ρ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
μαρ̣...
χυ̅φ̣..α̣τ
ε̣σο̣..
.ον.̣ν̣
μάρ[τυς] Χ(ριστο)ῦ, φ[ύλ]ατ(τ)ε σὸ[ν δ]ού[λ]ον [Κ]ων(σταντῖνον)
Obverse
Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear and shield. On either side, sigla: |θ|εο|Δ|ο|ρ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
μαρ̣...
χυ̅φ̣..α̣τ
ε̣σο̣..
.ον.̣ν̣
μάρ[τυς] Χ(ριστο)ῦ, φ[ύλ]ατ(τ)ε σὸ[ν δ]ού[λ]ον [Κ]ων(σταντῖνον)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3661 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1412. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
μάρτυς Χριστοῦ, φύλαττε σὸν δούλον Κωνσταντῖνον.
Martyr of Christ, protect your servant Constantine.