Alexander and Constantine VII (912–13)
Previous Editions
DO Seals 6 no. 55.1; Zacos–Veglery, no. 61.
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ, lightly bearded, wearing a tunic and himation. He raises his right hand in blessing and holds in his left a book with a cover decorated with five pellets, two above and below and one in the center. He has a cross behind his head. Remains of a circular inscription at right. Border of dots.
[Iηsus Xris]tus nica.
Reverse
Two figures, only the left one visible: half-length representation of Alexander, bearded, wearing a crown surmounted by a cross and a loros. He and the missing figure hold between them a labarum. The beginnings of a circular inscription at left Border of dots.
Alexand[dros . . .]
Commentary:
Constantine is associated with his uncle on this seal, unlike any of the coins from Alexander’s short reign.
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