Constantine (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ
ΓΙΣΚ̅Ν
ΟΤΟΥΛΕ
ΞΙΟΥ
σφραγὶς Κων(σταντίνου) ὁ τοῦ Ἀλεξίου
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ
ΓΙΣΚ̅Ν
ΟΤΟΥΛΕ
ΞΙΟΥ
σφραγὶς Κων(σταντίνου) ὁ τοῦ Ἀλεξίου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3744 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2515. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Κωνσταντίνου ὁ τοῦ Ἀλεξίου.
Seal of Constantine, son (or man) of Alexios.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
It is not clear whether the phrase ὁ τοῦ Ἀλεξίου means that the owner was his son or in service to him ("man of").