Maria Komnene (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a throne, holding the Child in her lap. Sigla preserved at left: ̅: Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Line border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
.ΑΡΙΑ
..ΡΦΥΡΟ
..ΝΝΗΤΟΣ
.ΚΟΜΝΗ
ΝΗ
[Μ]αρία [πο]ρφυρο[γέ]ννητος [ἡ] Κομνηνή
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a throne, holding the Child in her lap. Sigla preserved at left: ̅: Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Line border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
.ΑΡΙΑ
..ΡΦΥΡΟ
..ΝΝΗΤΟΣ
.ΚΟΜΝΗ
ΝΗ
[Μ]αρία [πο]ρφυρο[γέ]ννητος [ἡ] Κομνηνή
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1091 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Μαρία πορφυρογέννητος ἡ Κομνηνή.
Maria Komnene, born in the purple.
Commentary
The owner of this seal was Maria Komnene (1152–1182), the eldest daughter of the emperor Manuel Komnenos.