Leo Melissenos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding a scepter in his right hand and the globus in his left. Epigraphy visible on both sides: m|ιΧ| : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding a scepter in his right hand and the globus in his left. Epigraphy visible on both sides: m|ιΧ| : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
γρσ
σργι.
λεοντοσ
μελισση
νου
γραφὰς σφραγίζ[ω] Λέοντος Μελισσηνοῦ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3832 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 430. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω Λέοντος Μελισσηνοῦ.
I seal the letters of Leo Melissenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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