Constantine Komnenos, sebastos and megas droungarios (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅εο
ηθκ̅ν̅σε
αμεγα
λργγα
ριτκο
μν
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) σεβαστῷ (καὶ) μεγάλῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῷ Κομνηνῷ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅εο
ηθκ̅ν̅σε
αμεγα
λργγα
ριτκο
μν
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) σεβαστῷ (καὶ) μεγάλῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῷ Κομνηνῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5424 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 26.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ σεβαστῷ καὶ μεγάλῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῷ Κομνηνῷ.
Mother of God, help Constantine Komnenos, sebastos and megas droungarios.
Bibliography
- Ἡ γενεαλογία τῶν Κομνηνῶν (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
For other seals and sources outlining the owner's career, see PBW : Konstantinos 131.