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.
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 |
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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.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllable.
This seal may either be the seal of a bishop, or of an individual with the title of proedros.