Constantine (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Pearls at the ends of the lower transverse bar. Tendrils arise on both sides.
Obverse
Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Pearls at the ends of the lower transverse bar. Tendrils arise on both sides.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̅τ̅ρ̅ε
φυλττε
κ̅ν̅σ
λτρη
στ(αυ)ρέ, φύλαττε Κων(σταντίνῳ) σῷ λάτρῃ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2903 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2256. |
Translation
σταυρέ, φύλαττε Κωνσταντίνῳ σῷ λάτρῃ.
O Cross, protect your servant Constantine.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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