Konstantinos Arsakides
Reference Description
Konstantinos Arsakides, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 24 mm, 14.19 g, 12 h). CΦPA/ΓΙΔA ΓNⲰ/ΘI MHΔЄN / ЄXZHTЄN / [ΠΛ]ЄON in five lines. Rev. ARCA/KIΔ૪ MЄ / TⲰN Λ,ΓⲰN / KⲰNCTAN/TINOV in five lines. Apparently unpublished, but cf. Wassiliou-Seibt 1212 (for another metrical seal naming a Konstantinos Arsakides). Good very fine.
This legend consists of two twelve-syllabe verses translating as "Recognize the seal of my words, of Konstaninos Arsakides, who seeks nothing more". The family name of this seal\'s owner tells us he was of Armenian descent. See above, lot 4155, regarding a note on the family name.
This legend consists of two twelve-syllabe verses translating as "Recognize the seal of my words, of Konstaninos Arsakides, who seeks nothing more". The family name of this seal\'s owner tells us he was of Armenian descent. See above, lot 4155, regarding a note on the family name.
Provenance
Leu Web 16 Lot 4156
21.05.2021
21.05.2021
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Citation
“Konstantinos Arsakides,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed May 16, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1261.