Constantine Taranes, sebastos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
St Theodore Stratelates standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ̣|Θ̣Ε|Ο||ΡΟ,Ο|Ρ|ΤΗ|ΛΤΗ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρο(ς) ὁ Στρατηλάτη(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
St Theodore Stratelates standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ̣|Θ̣Ε|Ο||ΡΟ,Ο|Ρ|ΤΗ|ΛΤΗ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρο(ς) ὁ Στρατηλάτη(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΣ
ΣΕΟΥ
ΤΡΝΗ
Κ̅Ν
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Ταράνη Κων(σταντίνου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3282 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2855. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Ταράνη Κωνσταντίνου.
Seal of the sebastos Constantine Taranes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The family name Taranes appears to be of Italian origin (Tarani, Tarano).