Romanos III Argyros (1028-34)
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ bearded, holding the right hand in blessing and a book in the left. He has a nimbus cruciger; each arm contains a decoration consisting of five pellets. Sigla at left and right: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς] Χ(ριστό)ς. Remains of a circular inscription at right. Border of dots.
....ΝΟΥΗΛ
[Ἐμμα]νουήλ.
Reverse
A half-length representation of Emperor Constantine X bearded, wearing a crown with a cross and a loros. He seems to hold a globus in the right hand and a long cross in the left. Circular inscription visible at left. Border of dots.
.ΡΩ............
Rωm[anos autocrat(or)].
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ bearded, holding the right hand in blessing and a book in the left. He has a nimbus cruciger; each arm contains a decoration consisting of five pellets. Sigla at left and right: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς] Χ(ριστό)ς. Remains of a circular inscription at right. Border of dots.
....ΝΟΥΗΛ
[Ἐμμα]νουήλ.
Reverse
A half-length representation of Emperor Constantine X bearded, wearing a crown with a cross and a loros. He seems to hold a globus in the right hand and a long cross in the left. Circular inscription visible at left. Border of dots.
.ΡΩ............
Rωm[anos autocrat(or)].
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.540 (formerly DO 58.106.540) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 6, no. 70.5; Zacos-Veglery no. 77b. |
Translation
Rωmanos autocrator.
Romanos, autocrator.
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Vol. 6, Emperors, Patriarchs of Constantinople, Addenda (Open in Zotero)
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)