Michael (eleventh century, second half)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3686 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1613. |
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Sigla on either side: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομονυ
μονσυμ
λατριν
σκεπ
ὁμονυμόν συ, Μ(ι)χ(αήλ), λάτριν σκέπ(οις)
Translation
ὁμονυμόν συ, Μιχαήλ, λάτριν σκέποις.
Michael, may you protect your servant of the same name.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3686 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1613. |
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3686 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1613. |
Commentary
We take the nominative form σύ in the second line of the reverse as a homophonic error for the dative σοι.