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Constantine proedros (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

The Virgin standing, holding the Child. Sigla: Μ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) [Θ(εοῦ)]; and below, inscription to both sides: Η|Α|Σ: Ἡ Βασ[σιώτισσα]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

.̅ν
δρον
.κορη·
.κεπε

Κων(σνταντίνον) [(πρό)ε]δρον, [ὦ] κόρη, [σ]κέπε

Obverse

The Virgin standing, holding the Child. Sigla: Μ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) [Θ(εοῦ)]; and below, inscription to both sides: Η|Α|Σ: Ἡ Βασ[σιώτισσα]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

.̅ν
δρον
.κορη·
.κεπε

Κων(σνταντίνον) [(πρό)ε]δρον, [ὦ] κόρη, [σ]κέπε

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1853
Diameter 21.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1198.

Translation

Κωνσνταντίνον πρόεδρον, ὦ κόρη, σκέπε

Virgin, protect Constantine the proedros.

Commentary

Dodecasyllable.

This seal may either be the seal of a bishop, or of an individual with the title of proedros.

Bibliography

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