Constantine Almases (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. Sigla (in the shape of a cross at left): ο|α|οσ|γ|ιγ : ὁ ἅγιος Γ[εώργιος]. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. Sigla (in the shape of a cross at left): ο|α|οσ|γ|ιγ : ὁ ἅγιος Γ[εώργιος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
.κεποισ
..̣ρτυσ̣
..σην
..νν
..νον
[σ]κέποις [με], μάρτυς, [Ἀλ]μάσην [Κω]νσταν[τῖ]νον
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3262 |
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Diameter | 34.0 mm; field: 32.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2062. |
Translation
σκέποις με, μάρτυς, Ἀλμάσην Κωνσταντῖνον.
Martyr, may you protect me, Constantine Almases.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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