Michael Pantechnes (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Traces of sigla on either side: ο|α|γ|ι|ο|σδ|η|μ|τρ : ὁ ἅγιος Δημήτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
τονπαν
τ̣εχμαρ
τ,μεμιχα
ηλσκεπ
τὸν Παντεχνῆν, μάρτ(υς), μὲ Μιχαὴλ σκέπ(οις)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Traces of sigla on either side: ο|α|γ|ι|ο|σδ|η|μ|τρ : ὁ ἅγιος Δημήτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
τονπαν
τ̣εχμαρ
τ,μεμιχα
ηλσκεπ
τὸν Παντεχνῆν, μάρτ(υς), μὲ Μιχαὴλ σκέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4053 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Noted in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1693. |
Translation
τὸν Παντεχνῆν, μάρτυς, μὲ Μιχαὴλ σκέποις.
Martyr, may you protect me, Michael Pantechnes.
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