Zacharias (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding a scepter and a globus cruciger. On either side, sigla: μ|ιχ|α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding a scepter and a globus cruciger. On either side, sigla: μ|ιχ|α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
αρχι
στρΑ΄σ
σκΈποισ
Ζαρι΄
Ἀρχιστράτ(ηγε), σ(ὺ) σκέποις Ζαχαρί(αν)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3595 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 152. |
Translation
Ἀρχιστράτηγε, σὺ σκέποις Ζαχαρίαν.
Commander of the heavenly host, may you watch over Zacharias.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the use of accents and superscript letters in this inscription.