Michael Kamateros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael with a scepter in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription in columns to both sides: ΙΧ|Α: Μιχαήλ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Indeterminate border.
ΡΧΙ
ΣΤΡΑΤΙΓ,
ΤΘ.ΟΗΘ,
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΤΚΑΜΑ
ΤΗΡ
᾽Αρχιστράτιγε τοῦ Θεοῦ βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Καματηρῷ
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael with a scepter in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription in columns to both sides: ΙΧ|Α: Μιχαήλ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Indeterminate border.
ΡΧΙ
ΣΤΡΑΤΙΓ,
ΤΘ.ΟΗΘ,
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΤΚΑΜΑ
ΤΗΡ
᾽Αρχιστράτιγε τοῦ Θεοῦ βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Καματηρῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3075 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
᾽Αρχιστράτιγε τοῦ Θεοῦ βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Καματηρῷ.
Archistrategos of God, help Michael Kamateros.
Commentary
Jordanov (Corpus II, 172) lists eleven types of seals with the name of Michael Kamateros, including the type represented by the this specimen.