Constantine Manuelites, judge (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at left: |νι|κ|ο : ὁ ἅγιος Νικό[λαος]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at left: |νι|κ|ο : ὁ ἅγιος Νικό[λαος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
..κριτ,
...τν
....του
μνη
λυτ
[τοῦ] κριτ(οῦ) [Κ]ω[νσ]ταν[τίνου] τοῦ Μανουηλύτ(ου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3944 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Translation
τοῦ κριτοῦ Κωνσταντίνου τοῦ Μανουηλύτου.
(Seal of) the judge Constantine Manuelites.
Parallel Seals
- Constantine Manuelites, judge (eleventh century, second half)
- Constantine Manuelites, judge (eleventh century, second half)
- Constantine Manuelites, judge (eleventh century, second half)
- Constantine Manuelites, judge (eleventh century, second half)
- Constantine Manuelites, judge (eleventh century, second half)
Commentary
The reading of the inscription on the reverse has been restored with reference to the better preserved parallels linked to this entry. Note the attempt at a dodecasyllabic verse which contains one syllable too many.