Michael (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael, wings outspread, holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus in his left. On either side, epigraphy: μχ|λ : Μ(ι)χ(αή)λ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael, wings outspread, holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus in his left. On either side, epigraphy: μχ|λ : Μ(ι)χ(αή)λ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γραφ,
.φ.α̣γιζ
.λογσ
μιχαηλ
γραφ(ὰς) [σ]φ[ρ]αγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Μιχαήλ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1545 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 394a. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Μιχαήλ.
I seal the letters and words of Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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