Michael VI Bringas (1056-57)
Previous Editions
DO Seals 6 no. 74.1; Zacos-Veglery no. 84a
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ Emmanuel, bearded, wearing a tunic and himation and holding the right hand in blessing and a book in the left. He has a nimbus cruciger; each arm contains a decoration consisting of five pellets. Sigla at left and right: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
Ἐμμανουήλ.
Reverse
Half-length representation of the emperor Michael VI, wearing a crown with a cross and pendilia and a loros and holding a globus cruciger in the right hand. He seems to have curls at the temples that are combed inward. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
Mιχaηl autocrat[or].
Commentary:
It appears that the cover of the gospel book which Christ holds is decorated with a cross.
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