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Constantine (twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

The Annunciation. Inscription above and between the figures : Ο ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΣ|Μ,: ὁ χαιρετισμ(ός). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.


ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ

ΜΑΓΡΑΦΝ
ΕΥΤΕΛΣ
ΚΝΑΝ
ΤΙΝ

σφράγισμα γραφῶν εὐτελοῦς Κωνσταντίνου

Obverse

The Annunciation. Inscription above and between the figures : Ο ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΣ|Μ,: ὁ χαιρετισμ(ός). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.


ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ

ΜΑΓΡΑΦΝ
ΕΥΤΕΛΣ
ΚΝΑΝ
ΤΙΝ

σφράγισμα γραφῶν εὐτελοῦς Κωνσταντίνου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1847
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm

Translation

σφράσμα γραφῶν εὐτελοῦς Κωνσταντίνου.

Seal of the humble Constantine's letters.

Commentary

The inscription consists of a twelve-syllable verse.