Constantine imperial strator and komes tes kortes (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τω-σω|-λω. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a row of pellets above and below. Border of dots.
ΚΝΣ
Τntino,σ
τρτορικο
μιτητηςκ
ορ..ς
Κωνσταντίνο β(ασιλικῷ) στράτορι (καὶ) κόμιτι τῆς κόρ[τη]ς
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τω-σω|-λω. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a row of pellets above and below. Border of dots.
ΚΝΣ
Τntino,σ
τρτορικο
μιτητηςκ
ορ..ς
Κωνσταντίνο β(ασιλικῷ) στράτορι (καὶ) κόμιτι τῆς κόρ[τη]ς
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.588 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 1836a. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνο βασιλικῷ στράτορι καὶ κόμιτι τῆς κόρτης.
Mother of God, help your servant Constantine imperial strator and komes tes kortes.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)