Joseph Bryennios, sebastos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Image of St George standing, holding a shield with his left hand. Sigla on either side: ο|α|γ|ι|ο,γε|ρ||ο : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σφρ
σεα...υ
ησηφ
ρ̣υενι
σφρ[αγὶς] σεβα[στο]ῦ Ἠωσὴφ Βρενίου
Obverse
Image of St George standing, holding a shield with his left hand. Sigla on either side: ο|α|γ|ι|ο,γε|ρ||ο : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σφρ
σεα...υ
ησηφ
ρ̣υενι
σφρ[αγὶς] σεβα[στο]ῦ Ἠωσὴφ Βρενίου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2764 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped; one quarter missing. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2820. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Ἠωσὴφ Βρενίου.
Seal of the sebastos Joseph Bryennios.
Commentary
A relative (γαμβρός) of Manuel I Komnenos, Joseph Bryennios held military command under this emperor during the 1160s. See PBW: Joseph 17001.