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Michael Taronites (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of a saint (seemingly St Nicholas) holding the Gospels and offering a blessing. No inscription visible. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.

  
σφρ
γισμι
χηλτ̣Ο
.ρονι
τη̣

σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ το [Τ]αρονίτῃ

Obverse

Bust of a saint (seemingly St Nicholas) holding the Gospels and offering a blessing. No inscription visible. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.

  
σφρ
γισμι
χηλτ̣Ο
.ρονι
τη̣

σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ το [Τ]αρονίτῃ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1312
Diameter 14.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm

Translation

σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ το Ταρονίτῃ.

Seal of Michael Taronites.

Commentary

This is likely the Michael Taronites active between the years 1081 and 1094; see PBW : Michael 136.