Constantine Iasites (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Border of dots.
σου̣
κνσταν
ν̣̣τι
α̣.ιτι
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ] σῷ δού[λ(ῳ)] Κωνσταν[τί]νῳ τῷ Ἰ[α]σίτι
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Border of dots.
σου̣
κνσταν
ν̣̣τι
α̣.ιτι
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ] σῷ δού[λ(ῳ)] Κωνσταν[τί]νῳ τῷ Ἰ[α]σίτι
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.361 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ Ἰασίτι.
Lord, help your servant Constantine Iasites.
Commentary
Seals of Constantine Iasites bearing the same inscription and dating from the end of the eleventh century are listed in PBW : Konstantinos 125.