Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Crucifixion, with the Mother of God on the left and the Apostle John on the right. Inscription on either side of Christ: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Crucifixion, with the Mother of God on the left and the Apostle John on the right. Inscription on either side of Christ: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γρ
.σσφρ
ν
ο̣γουσ
κν·
γρα[φ]ὰς σφρ[αγί]ζων καὶ [λ]όγους Κων(σταντίνου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2890 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 505. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζων καὶ λόγους Κωνσταντίνου.
I am sealing the letters and correspondence of Constantine.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary