Constantine Doukas (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Epigraphy on either side: Ο|Γ|ΙΟ,ΓΕ|Ρ|ΓΙ|..: ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Γεώργι[ος]. Border of dots.
Obverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Epigraphy on either side: Ο|Γ|ΙΟ,ΓΕ|Ρ|ΓΙ|..: ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Γεώργι[ος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, traces of a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΜΑΡΤΥΣ
ΣΟΝΚΑΝ
Κ̅̅Ν̅
σκέποις με, μάρτυς, σὸν Δούκαν Κων(σταντῖνον)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3970 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2081b. |
Translation
σκέποις με, μάρτυς, σὸν Δούκαν Κωνσταντῖνον.
Martyr, may you protect me, your (servant) Constantine Doukas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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