Constantine Antiochos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of sigla on either side: .Ρ.Υ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ [Θ(εο)]ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
,.ΚΝ
..ΝΤΙ̣
ΟΧ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)[θ(ει)] Κων(σταντίνῳ) [τῷ] ᾽Αντιόχῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of sigla on either side: .Ρ.Υ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ [Θ(εο)]ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
,.ΚΝ
..ΝΤΙ̣
ΟΧ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)[θ(ει)] Κων(σταντίνῳ) [τῷ] ᾽Αντιόχῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.649 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ ᾽Αντιόχῳ.
Mother of God, help Constantine Antiochos.
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Commentary
For seals bearing the name Constantine Antiochos, some with the same inscription but the image of St Demetrios on the obverse, see those linked to this entry or listed in PBW : Konstantinos 20472.