Constantine (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Virgin standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Traces of sigla at left: ̣̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Two letters of an epithet: α : [ἡ] Βα[σσιότισσα]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, presumably beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Κ.
..ΕΠΟΙΣΜ.
Σ̣Ο̣Ν̣ΔΟΥΛ̣..
Κ̣ΟΡΗ̣
Κω[ν(σταντῖνον) σκ]έποις μ[ε] σὸν δοῦλ[ον], κόρη
Obverse
The Virgin standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Traces of sigla at left: ̣̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Two letters of an epithet: α : [ἡ] Βα[σσιότισσα]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, presumably beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Κ.
..ΕΠΟΙΣΜ.
Σ̣Ο̣Ν̣ΔΟΥΛ̣..
Κ̣ΟΡΗ̣
Κω[ν(σταντῖνον) σκ]έποις μ[ε] σὸν δοῦλ[ον], κόρη
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.963 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Partially corroded on reverse. |
| Previous Editions | This inscription should be added to the collection of metrical seals assembled by Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, vol. 1. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κωνσταντῖνον σκέποις με σὸν δοῦλον, κόρη.
Virgin, may you help your servant Constantine.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.
The traces of epigraphy at the left of the obverse suggest the Marian epithet Bassiotissa.