Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
St. Michael standing, wings outspread, holding a sceptre in his right hand and a globus in his left. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: μ|ιχ|α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ο̣ρντασ
γραφαστι
νοσησφρα
γι̣σ̣νοε̣ι̣
ὁρῶν τὰς γραφὰς τίνος ἡ σφραγὶς νόει
Obverse
St. Michael standing, wings outspread, holding a sceptre in his right hand and a globus in his left. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: μ|ιχ|α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ο̣ρντασ
γραφαστι
νοσησφρα
γι̣σ̣νοε̣ι̣
ὁρῶν τὰς γραφὰς τίνος ἡ σφραγὶς νόει
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1565 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1690. |
Translation
ὁρῶν τὰς γραφὰς τίνος ἡ σφραγὶς νόει.
Find out whose seal this is by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary