Constantine Mouzakes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |γ|ε|ρ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ(γιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
μαρτ,χυ
φυλατε
κ̅νμ
ακη
μάρτ(υς), φύλατε Κων(σταντῖνον) Μουζάκη
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |γ|ε|ρ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ(γιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
μαρτ,χυ
φυλατε
κ̅νμ
ακη
μάρτ(υς), φύλατε Κων(σταντῖνον) Μουζάκη
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4168 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1410. |
Translation
μάρτυς, φύλατε Κωνσταντῖνον Μουζάκη.
Martyr, protect Constantine Mouzakes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription consists of two seven-syllable hemistichs.