Constantine (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
.Φ̣Ρ̣.Γ̣Ι̣Σ̣
ΚΙΓ̣Ρ̣Φ
ΚΙΛΟΓ
Κ̅̅Ν̅
[σ]φρ[α]γὶς καὶ γραφῶ[ν] καὶ λόγω[ν] Κων(σταντίνου)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
.Φ̣Ρ̣.Γ̣Ι̣Σ̣
ΚΙΓ̣Ρ̣Φ
ΚΙΛΟΓ
Κ̅̅Ν̅
[σ]φρ[α]γὶς καὶ γραφῶ[ν] καὶ λόγω[ν] Κων(σταντίνου)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3598 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2485. |
Translation
σφραγὶς καὶ γραφῶν καὶ λόγων Κωνσταντίνου.
Seal of Constantine's letters and documents.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)