Constantine Pisides (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ε̣ιησ
οηθοσ
πισι̣
κ̅ν
εἴης βοηθὸς Πισίδου Κων(σταντίνου)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ε̣ιησ
οηθοσ
πισι̣
κ̅ν
εἴης βοηθὸς Πισίδου Κων(σταντίνου)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2123 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 689. |
Translation
εἴης βοηθὸς Πισίδου Κωνσταντίνου.
May you be the help of Constantine Pisides.
Commentary
The remains of an earlier strike are evident on the right side of the obverse where the letters Ρ appear; likewise, an omicron and traces of other letters can be seen in the upper left quarter of the reverse.