Michael vestes, judge and katepano of Cyprus (eleventh century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines followed by decoration. Border of dots.
ΚΕ
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΕΣΤΗ
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ
Obverse
Inscription of four lines followed by decoration. Border of dots.
ΚΕ
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΕΣΤΗ
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with the final four letters flanked by pellets and decoration above and below. Border of dots.
ΚΡΙΤΗ
ΚΑΙΚΑΤΕ
ΠΑΝΚΥ
ΠΡΟΥ
κριτῇ καὶ κατεπάνω Κύπρου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2069 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 38.9a. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ, κριτῇ καὶ κατεπάνω Κύπρου.
Lord, help Michael vestes, judge and katepano of Cyprus.
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