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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.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

σ̅τ̅ρ̅ε
φυλττε
κ̅ν̅σ
λτρη

στ(αυ)ρέ, φύλαττε Κων(σταντίνῳ) σῷ λάτρῃ

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
φυλττε
κ̅ν̅σ
λτρη

στ(αυ)ρέ, φύλαττε Κων(σταντίνῳ) σῷ λάτρῃ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2903
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.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)