Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Constantine and St. Helena standing, holding the True Cross between them. Inscription in columns on either side of the two figures: κ|οστ||ντ|ι|νε|λ|ε|ν : Κο(ν)σταντίν(ος) Ἑλέν[η]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ο
ηθητο
νεχοντ
μι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τὸν ἔχοντά μαι
Obverse
St. Constantine and St. Helena standing, holding the True Cross between them. Inscription in columns on either side of the two figures: κ|οστ||ντ|ι|νε|λ|ε|ν : Κο(ν)σταντίν(ος) Ἑλέν[η]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ο
ηθητο
νεχοντ
μι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τὸν ἔχοντά μαι
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4371 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1157. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τὸν ἔχοντά μαι.
Lord, help my owner.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary