Stephen Belissariotes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑΓ,
ΕΑΝ
ΤΕΛΙΣΑ
ΡΙΤ̣
σφραγ(ὶς) Στεφάνου τοῦ Βελισ(σ)αριώτου
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑΓ,
ΕΑΝ
ΤΕΛΙΣΑ
ΡΙΤ̣
σφραγ(ὶς) Στεφάνου τοῦ Βελισ(σ)αριώτου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4034 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2894. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Στεφάνου τοῦ Βελισσαριώτου.
Seal of Stephen Belissariotes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This seems to be the earliest mention of the family name Belissariotes.