Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael wearing the imperial loros, holding a sceptre (topped with a trefoil decoration) in his right hand and a globus in his left. Sigla: Μ̣̅ – Χ̣̅ : Μ(ι)χ(αὴλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length portrait of Saint Spyridon, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ̣|ΣΠ|Υ,|| : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Σπυρ(ί)δων. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael wearing the imperial loros, holding a sceptre (topped with a trefoil decoration) in his right hand and a globus in his left. Sigla: Μ̣̅ – Χ̣̅ : Μ(ι)χ(αὴλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length portrait of Saint Spyridon, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ̣|ΣΠ|Υ,|| : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Σπυρ(ί)δων. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1844 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, 12.12. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)