Constantine (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between lines above. The last word is flanked by pellets. Border of dots.
τηση
κρτι
εΞιθ̅υ̅
λογε
τῇ σῇ κραταιᾷ δεξιᾷ, Θ(εο)ῦ Λόγε
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between lines above. The last word is flanked by pellets. Border of dots.
τηση
κρτι
εΞιθ̅υ̅
λογε
τῇ σῇ κραταιᾷ δεξιᾷ, Θ(εο)ῦ Λόγε
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
κ̅̅ν̅
Φυλατε
τονσον
οιτ
Κων(σταντῖνον) φύλατε τὸν σὸν οἰ(κέ)την
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1008 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1207. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τῇ σῇ κραταιᾷ δεξιᾷ, Θεοῦ Λόγε, Κωνσταντῖνον φύλατε τὸν σὸν οἰκέτην.
With your mighty right hand, Logos of God, protect your servant Constantine.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The invocation to the Logos (or Word) of God is to Christ.