Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a throne, holding the Child in her lap. Sigla on either side: Μ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
ΛΟΓΟΥΣ
ΣΦΡΑΓΙ
Sγρα
φ̣α̣σκ̅ν
λόγους σφραγίζω (καὶ) γραφὰς Κων(σταντίνου)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a throne, holding the Child in her lap. Sigla on either side: Μ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
ΛΟΓΟΥΣ
ΣΦΡΑΓΙ
Sγρα
φ̣α̣σκ̅ν
λόγους σφραγίζω (καὶ) γραφὰς Κων(σταντίνου)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1597 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | This inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1312. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
λόγους σφραγίζω καὶ γραφὰς Κωνσταντίνου.
I seal the letters and correspondence of Constantine.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.