Constantine Demas (?), (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rising to the first transverse bar. Visible in upper left: ισ̅: Ἱ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστό)ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
στ̅ρ̅ε
οηθει
κ̅ντο
Δ̣ημ̣α̣
σταυρέ, βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) το Δήμᾳ
Obverse
Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rising to the first transverse bar. Visible in upper left: ισ̅: Ἱ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστό)ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
στ̅ρ̅ε
οηθει
κ̅ντο
Δ̣ημ̣α̣
σταυρέ, βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) το Δήμᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4879 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2252. |
Translation
σταυρέ, βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ το Δήμᾳ.
O Cross, help Constantine Demas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reading of the family name Demas (a rare name known only from seals) is uncertain and awaits correction or confirmation from a better preserved specimen.