Leo Koitonites (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross, a decoration below. Border of dots.
σφρα
γισλε
οντοσ
σφραγὶς Λέοντος
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
τυγχα
νκοιτ,
νιτου
τυγχάνω Κοιτ(ω)νίτου
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross, a decoration below. Border of dots.
σφρα
γισλε
οντοσ
σφραγὶς Λέοντος
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
τυγχα
νκοιτ,
νιτου
τυγχάνω Κοιτ(ω)νίτου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.164 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2550. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος τυγχάνω Κοιτωνίτου.
I happen to be the seal of Leo Koitonites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Koitonites here appears to be a family name rather than an office; for another instance of the name, see BZS.1955.1.2080.