Constantine Glabas (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Poorly preserved image of St. Demetrios standing and holding a spear and shield. Inscription faintly visible on both sides: |δ|η|μητ|ρ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
μαρτυσ̣
σ̣κ̣εποισμ,
..νγλα
κ̅̅ν̅
μάρτυς, σκέποις μ(ε) [τὸ]ν Γλαβ(ᾶν) Κων(σταντῖνον)
Obverse
Poorly preserved image of St. Demetrios standing and holding a spear and shield. Inscription faintly visible on both sides: |δ|η|μητ|ρ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
μαρτυσ̣
σ̣κ̣εποισμ,
..νγλα
κ̅̅ν̅
μάρτυς, σκέποις μ(ε) [τὸ]ν Γλαβ(ᾶν) Κων(σταντῖνον)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5231 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1392. |
Translation
μάρτυς, σκέποις με τὸν Γλαβᾶν Κωνσταντῖνον.
Martyr, may you protect me, Constantine Glabas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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