Constantine protostrator (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a saint, seemingly St Michael. The figure appears to have wings and holds a lance or scepter in his right hand. Other details are obscure. Possible epigraphy at right: Χ: [Μι]χ[αὴλ]. No visible border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross between pellets at top. Border of dots.
̣ΚΝ
Σ̣.̣ΝΤ
.Ν̣̣ΣΤΡ
.ΤΟΡˊ
Κωνσ[τ]αντ[ί]ν(ῳ) (πρωτο)στρ[ά]τορι
Obverse
Bust of a saint, seemingly St Michael. The figure appears to have wings and holds a lance or scepter in his right hand. Other details are obscure. Possible epigraphy at right: Χ: [Μι]χ[αὴλ]. No visible border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross between pellets at top. Border of dots.
̣ΚΝ
Σ̣.̣ΝΤ
.Ν̣̣ΣΤΡ
.ΤΟΡˊ
Κωνσ[τ]αντ[ί]ν(ῳ) (πρωτο)στρ[ά]τορι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2313 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Obverse almost completely effaced. |
Translation
Κωνσταντίνῳ πρωτοστράτορι.
Constantine, protostrator.
Commentary
The reading of Constantine's title as protostrator is likely but not certain; it is possible that the abbreviation for "imperial" precedes the title.