Stephen Kontostephanos, nobelissimos and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St George. Partially preserved inscription on either side: γ̣|ι|ο..|̣.|γι : [ὁ ἅ]γιο(ς) [Γε]ώ[ρ]γι[ος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; top two lines missing. Border of dots.
̣ελλισ̣
μ̣κι
τκοντ
στεφαν,
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Στεφάνῳ ν]ουβελλισ[ί]μῳ (καὶ) δουκὶ τῷ Κοντωστεφάν(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of St George. Partially preserved inscription on either side: γ̣|ι|ο..|̣.|γι : [ὁ ἅ]γιο(ς) [Γε]ώ[ρ]γι[ος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; top two lines missing. Border of dots.
̣ελλισ̣
μ̣κι
τκοντ
στεφαν,
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Στεφάνῳ ν]ουβελλισ[ί]μῳ (καὶ) δουκὶ τῷ Κοντωστεφάν(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2080 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Stephanos 20185 (dating this seal to the years between 1085 and 1094). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Στεφάνῳ νουβελλισίμῳ καὶ δουκὶ τῷ Κοντωστεφάνῳ.
Lord, help your servant Stephen Kontostephanos, nobelissimos and doux.
Commentary
The reading of this seal and the restoration of the owner's Christian name have been confirmed with reference to the better preserved parallel cited in this entry.