Constantine Komnenos, sebastos and megas droungarios (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅εο
ηθεικ̅ν̅σε
αμεγα
λργγα
ριτκο
μν
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) σεβαστῷ (καὶ) μεγάλῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῷ Κομνηνῷ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2584 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 27.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ σεβαστῷ καὶ μεγάλῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῷ Κομνηνῷ.
Mother of God, help Constantine Komnenos, sebastos and megas droungarios.
Bibliography
- Ἡ γενεαλογία τῶν Κομνηνῶν (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
See PBW : Konstantinos 131 for other seals and sources outlining the owner's career.