Constantine (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of an inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of an inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΠΡ̣Σ
ΣΡΓΙ
ΓΡ
ΣΚ̅Ν
πράξεις σφραγίζω (καὶ) γραφὰς Κων(σταντίνου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3716 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1819. |
Translation
πράξεις σφραγίζω καὶ γραφὰς Κωνσταντίνου.
I seal Constantine's acts and correspondence.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary