Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book in his left. Inscription on either side: |ν|ικ|ο|λ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Γραφ
σφραγι
ζλο
γ,κν
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγ(ους) Κων(σταντίνου)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book in his left. Inscription on either side: |ν|ικ|ο|λ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Γραφ
σφραγι
ζλο
γ,κν
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζω (καὶ) λόγ(ους) Κων(σταντίνου)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2139 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 390b. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Κωνσταντίνου.
I seal Constantine's letters and documents.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary