Michael (judge?) (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of a holy figure. Details indistinct. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡ
.ΠΕ̣ΦΥΚ,
Μ̣.ΧΗΛ
..Κ̣.ΣΠ,
Λ̣̣
σφρα[γ(ὶς)] πέφυκ[α] Μ[ι]χαὴλ [δι]κ[α]σπ(ό)λου
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.850 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2718. |
Translation
σφραγὶς πέφυκα Μιχαὴλ δικασπόλου.
I am the seal of Michael, dispenser of justice.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reading δικασπόλου ("dispenser of justice") is plausible, if not certain. If it is accepted, it would indicate that the owner was a judge or legal official.