Konstantinos Monasteriotes, sebastos, 13th century

ANRO-1360

Ranks & Titles: sebastos
Specifications: 41 mm, 55.21 g, 12 h

Obv. Description: Saint George, nimbate, standing facing, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield.
Obv. Inscription: Ο / Α / ΓΙ / ΟС - ΓЄ / ⲰP / ΓΙ / Ο / С
Inscr. Translation: Saint George

Rev. Description: Inscription in six lines, cross above.
Rev. Inscription: ΜΑΡΤΥϹ ΜЄ / ΤΟΝ ϹΟΝ ΟΙΚЄ ΤΗ Ν / ΚⲰΝϹΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΝ / ϹΚЄΠΟΙϹ ϹЄΡΑ/[ϹΤ]ΟΝ ΤΟ Ν Μ ΟΝΑϹΤ /[ΗΡΙⲰΤ]ΗΝ
Inscr. Translation: Martyr, may you protect me, your servant Konstantinos Monasteriotes, sebastos

Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus 1376 (quoting a single seal in Thessaloniki)

Leu Numismatik Web 25 Lot 3579
Privately acquired from Edward J. Waddell before 2021 (with original dealer's ticket).

After reevaluating the information, it seems that there isn't a direct connection between the names Monasteriotes and Vanetsi. Monasteriotes has a clear Greek origin, while Vanetsi is of Armenian origin. Both names have meanings related to monasteries, but the connection between the two names is limited to their meanings rather than their linguistic origins.

Monasteriotes (Μοναστηριώτης) has a Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word monasterion (μοναστήριον), meaning "monastery." It suggests that the person or family comes from a place with a monastery or has a strong connection to monastic life.

Vanetsi (Վանեցի) is an Armenian name, originating from the historical Armenian city of Van (Վան), which was known for its many monasteries. Vanetsi could mean "from Van" or "associated with the monasteries of Van."

Although both names have meanings related to monasteries, it is essential to acknowledge that they stem from different linguistic origins and do not have a direct connection to each other. It's important to consider the historical context and the cultural backgrounds of each name separately.