John Komnenos, doux of Dyrrachion, son of the Sebastokrator (eleventh/twelfth century, shortly after 1091/2)
Obverse
The Transfiguration. In upper field, Christ between Moses (left) and Elijah; in lower field, Peter, Jacob, and John in nearly prostrate positions. Inscription in two columns: Η|ΜΕ|ΤΑ|ΜΟΡΦ|Ω|Σ|Ι|Σ: Ἡ Μεταμόρφωσις. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of eight lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΣΔΛ
Ι̅ΚΟΜΝΗΝ
ΚΕΔΚΙΔΥ
ΡΡΑΧΙΤΝ
ΤΣΕΡΑ
ΟΚΡΑΤΟΡ
.Σ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἱωάννῃ Κομνηνῷ κὲ δουκὶ Δυρραχίου τῷ υἱῷ τοῦ σεβαστοκράτορος
Obverse
The Transfiguration. In upper field, Christ between Moses (left) and Elijah; in lower field, Peter, Jacob, and John in nearly prostrate positions. Inscription in two columns: Η|ΜΕ|ΤΑ|ΜΟΡΦ|Ω|Σ|Ι|Σ: Ἡ Μεταμόρφωσις. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of eight lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΣΔΛ
Ι̅ΚΟΜΝΗΝ
ΚΕΔΚΙΔΥ
ΡΡΑΧΙΤΝ
ΤΣΕΡΑ
ΟΚΡΑΤΟΡ
.Σ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἱωάννῃ Κομνηνῷ κὲ δουκὶ Δυρραχίου τῷ υἱῷ τοῦ σεβαστοκράτορος
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2989 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 12.3b. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἱωάννῃ Κομνηνῷ κὲ δουκὶ Δυρραχίου τῷ υἱῷ τοῦ σεβαστοκράτορος.
Lord, help your servant John Komnenos and doux of Dyrrachion, the son of the sebastokrator.
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Commentary
This seal is edited jointly with its counterparts from the same boulloterion, listed below. See the commentary to BZS 1955.1.2988.