John Dalassenos, kaisar (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne holding the Child in her lap. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Metrical inscription in seven lines. Border of dots.
...δαλα̣
σΌνδεσπο̣
τiΆ.n
tῸneὐthx
kaΊ.αραπαρ
θ..εσκΈ
.οισ
[τὸν] Δαλασηνὸν δεσπότην Ἰωά[ν]νην τὸν εὐτυχῆ καί[σ]αρα, παρθ[έν]ε, σκέ[π]οις
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne holding the Child in her lap. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Metrical inscription in seven lines. Border of dots.
...δαλα̣
σΌνδεσπο̣
τiΆ.n
tῸneὐthx
kaΊ.αραπαρ
θ..εσκΈ
.οισ
[τὸν] Δαλασηνὸν δεσπότην Ἰωά[ν]νην τὸν εὐτυχῆ καί[σ]αρα, παρθ[έν]ε, σκέ[π]οις
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4916 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 40.0 mm; field: 35.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cheynet, "Les Dalassènoi," no. 30. |
Translation
τὸν Δαλασηνὸν δεσπότην Ἰωάννην τὸν εὐτυχῆ καίσαρα, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect the lord John Dalassenos, the blessèd kaisar.
Bibliography
- Les Dalassènoi (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This seal will have been struck some time between 1138 and 1152 when John Dalassenos is known to have held the rank of kaisar; see Cheynet's commentary to the edition cited in this entry.