Michael Chares (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The archangel Michael, standing and holding the globus cruciger and a scepter. On either side, sigla (inverted): ΧΜ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ρι
στρατηγ,
μιχαηλ
χαρηνσκ,
ποισ
Ἀρχιστράτηγ(ε), Μιχαὴλ Χαρὴν σκ(έ)ποις
Obverse
The archangel Michael, standing and holding the globus cruciger and a scepter. On either side, sigla (inverted): ΧΜ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ρι
στρατηγ,
μιχαηλ
χαρηνσκ,
ποισ
Ἀρχιστράτηγ(ε), Μιχαὴλ Χαρὴν σκ(έ)ποις
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4635 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 150. |
Translation
Ἀρχιστράτηγε, Μιχαὴλ Χαρὴν σκέποις.
Commander of the heavenly host, may you watch over Michael Chares.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary