Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of Christ, blessing with his right hand at his side and holding a gospel book in his left. Sigla: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸς). Border of dots.
Reverse
The Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of Christ, blessing with his right hand at his side and holding a gospel book in his left. Sigla: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸς). Border of dots.
Reverse
The Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4126 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 1.19. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Christ’s portrait recalls those found on coins of Michael VI (1056-1057) through to Alexios I Komnenos' pre-reform coinage (1081-1092) (See DOC 3:2, 798-840, pls. 66-70 and DOC 4:1, 202-214 and 4:2, pls. 1 and 2).