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Leo Koitonites (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription of three lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.

σφρα
γισλε
οντοσ
  

σφραγὶς Λέοντος

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.

  
τυγχα
νκοιτ,
νιτου
  

τυγχάνω Κοιτ(ω)νίτου

Obverse

Inscription of three lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.

σφρα
γισλε
οντοσ
  

σφραγὶς Λέοντος

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.

  
τυγχα
νκοιτ,
νιτου
  

τυγχάνω Κοιτ(ω)νίτου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2505
Diameter 22.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2550.

Translation

σφραγὶς Λέοντος τυγχάνω Κοιτωνίτου.

I am the seal of Leo Koitonites.

Commentary

Koitonites here appears to be a family name rather than an office; for another instance of the name, see BZS.1955.1.2080. Note that the inscription is a twelve-syllable verse.

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)