Michael VI Bringas (1056-57)
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.
ΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛ
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.
ixΗΛAOCRA..
Mιχaηl autocrat[or].
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.
ΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛ
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.
ixΗΛAOCRA..
Mιχaηl autocrat[or].
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4318 (formerly DO 55.1.4318) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 6, no. 74.1; Zacos-Veglery no. 84a. |
Translation
Mιχaηl autocrator.
Michael, autocrator.
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Vol. 6, Emperors, Patriarchs of Constantinople, Addenda (Open in Zotero)
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
It appears that the cover of the gospel book which Christ holds is decorated with a cross.