Constantine Bourtzes, patrikios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (an Χ at the lower crossbar) mounted on three steps and ornamented at its base with fleurons that rise on both sides. Remains of a circular inscription within an indeterminate border.
κε...θε....ω....
Κύριε [βοή]θε[ι τῷ σ]ῷ [δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Indeterminate border.
.κν
..αντιν
.ατρικι
τορ
τζη
Κων[στ]αντίν(ῳ) [π]ατρικί[ῳ] το Βούρτζῃ
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (an Χ at the lower crossbar) mounted on three steps and ornamented at its base with fleurons that rise on both sides. Remains of a circular inscription within an indeterminate border.
κε...θε....ω....
Κύριε [βοή]θε[ι τῷ σ]ῷ [δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Indeterminate border.
.κν
..αντιν
.ατρικι
τορ
τζη
Κων[στ]αντίν(ῳ) [π]ατρικί[ῳ] το Βούρτζῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1027 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cheynet-Vannier, "Les Bourtzès," no. 4 (with commentary, in Etudes prosopographiques, 15-55). |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ πατρικίῳ το Βούρτζῃ.
Lord, help your servant Constantine Bourtzes, patrikios.
Bibliography
- Études prosopographiques (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw Collection, Laurent identifies this Constantine as the son of Michael Bourtzes, the conqueror and first duke of Antioch. Constantine served under Basil II, but was blinded by Constantine VIII on his accession to the throne.