Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Constantine and St. Helena standing, holding the True Cross between them. Inscription in columns on either side of the two figures: κ|οστ||ντ|ι|νε|λ|ε|ν : Κο(ν)σταντίν(ος) Ἑλέν[η]. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Constantine and St. Helena standing, holding the True Cross between them. Inscription in columns on either side of the two figures: κ|οστ||ντ|ι|νε|λ|ε|ν : Κο(ν)σταντίν(ος) Ἑλέν[η]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ο
ηθητο
νεχοντ
μι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τὸν ἔχοντά μαι
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4371 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1157. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τὸν ἔχοντά μαι.
Lord, help my owner.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary