Leo Kazanes, protonobellisimos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Scene of the Crucifixion, with the Mother of God to the left and an unidentified figure at right. Details indistinct. Sigla visible on either side of the upper portion of the cross: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
Σ̣ΦΡ.ΙΣ
Λ̣ΕΟΝΤΟΣ
̣ΝΕΛΛΙ
Σ̣Μ̣ΤΚ
ΝΗ
σφρα[γ]ὶς Λέοντος (πρωτο)νωβελλ(ι)σίμου τοῦ Καζάνη
Obverse
Scene of the Crucifixion, with the Mother of God to the left and an unidentified figure at right. Details indistinct. Sigla visible on either side of the upper portion of the cross: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
Σ̣ΦΡ.ΙΣ
Λ̣ΕΟΝΤΟΣ
̣ΝΕΛΛΙ
Σ̣Μ̣ΤΚ
ΝΗ
σφρα[γ]ὶς Λέοντος (πρωτο)νωβελλ(ι)σίμου τοῦ Καζάνη
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3202 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2540. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος πρωτονωβελλισίμου τοῦ Καζάνη.
Seal of Leo Kazanes, protonobellisimos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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