Constantine N., protospatharios epi tou Chrysotriklinou, imperial notarios of the genikon and chartoularios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Indistinct bust of a holy figure. No sigla or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of at least seven lines. Linear border.
Κ̣̣Ν̣
Α̣Θ̣,ΕΠΙ̣
ΛˊˊΝΟ
Γ̣ΕΝΙ
ΤΛ
ΡΟΥ
.
Κων(σταντῖνος) [(πρωτο)σπ]αθ(άριος) ἐπὶ [τ(οῦ) Χρ(υσο)(τρι)κ]λ(ίνου) β(ασιλικὸς) νο[τάρ(ιος) τ(οῦ)] γενικ(οῦ) [(καὶ) χαρ]τουλ[ά]ρ(ιος) ...
Obverse
Indistinct bust of a holy figure. No sigla or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of at least seven lines. Linear border.
Κ̣̣Ν̣
Α̣Θ̣,ΕΠΙ̣
ΛˊˊΝΟ
Γ̣ΕΝΙ
ΤΛ
ΡΟΥ
.
Κων(σταντῖνος) [(πρωτο)σπ]αθ(άριος) ἐπὶ [τ(οῦ) Χρ(υσο)(τρι)κ]λ(ίνου) β(ασιλικὸς) νο[τάρ(ιος) τ(οῦ)] γενικ(οῦ) [(καὶ) χαρ]τουλ[ά]ρ(ιος) ...
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2892 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κωνσταντῖνος πρωτοσπαθάριος ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου βασιλικὸς νοτάριος τοῦ γενικοῦ καὶ χαρτουλάριος...
Constantine protospatharios epi tou Chrysotriklinou, imperial notarios of the genikos and chartoularios...
Commentary
The reading of this seal is very provisional. The inscription appears to have been in the nominative case, hence the final letters visible on the last line (ΟΥ) suggest the owner's family name: ὁ Ὑ... .