N. Potapos, magistros and vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus in his left. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy at right, possibly the sigla Χ|μ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus in his left. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy at right, possibly the sigla Χ|μ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
σκεπε
μαγιστρ̣,
τονποτα
πονεσ
ταρχˊ
σκέπε μάγιστρ(ον) τὸν Ποταπὸν βεστάρχ(ην)
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1919 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1941. |
Translation
σκέπε μάγιστρον τὸν Ποταπὸν βεστάρχην.
Protect the magistros and vestarches Potapos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The rarely encountered family name Potapos (likely of Slavic origin) appears on another seal in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection; see BZS 1958.106.411.