Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ Emmanuel, wearing a tunic and himation. He has a nimbus cruciger; each arm contains a decoration consisting of five pellets. Sigla visible at right: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς] Χ(ριστό)ς. Remains of a circular inscription. Border of dots.
....ΝΟΥΗΛ
[Ἐμμα]νουήλ
Reverse
Half-length representation of Constantine IX bearded, wearing a crown with cross and a loros. He is shown holding a globus cruciger in the right hand. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
......AIA.....A
[Cωnst]antin(os) a[utocr]at(or).
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ Emmanuel, wearing a tunic and himation. He has a nimbus cruciger; each arm contains a decoration consisting of five pellets. Sigla visible at right: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς] Χ(ριστό)ς. Remains of a circular inscription. Border of dots.
....ΝΟΥΗΛ
[Ἐμμα]νουήλ
Reverse
Half-length representation of Constantine IX bearded, wearing a crown with cross and a loros. He is shown holding a globus cruciger in the right hand. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
......AIA.....A
[Cωnst]antin(os) a[utocr]at(or).
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.350 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 6, no. 73.13. |
Translation
Cωnstantinos autocrator
Constantine, autocrator.
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Vol. 6, Emperors, Patriarchs of Constantinople, Addenda (Open in Zotero)