Constantine proedros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion. Inscription: μ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
κ̅ν
..οεδρ,
..νημοι
.κεπε
Κωνσταντίνῳ πρόεδρῳ ἀγνη μοι σκέπε
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4655 |
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Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1240. |
Translation
Κωνσταντίνῳ προέδρῳ ἀγνη μοι σκέπε.
Pure one, protect me, Constantine the proedros.
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. This seal may either be the seal of a bishop, or of an individual with the title of proedros.