Michael Doukas, sebastos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus cruciger. Sigla visible on right side: ΜΙ : Μιχ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
σ̣φραγ̣
σ̣εαστ̣
μιχαη
τηδ
σφραγ[ὶς] σεβαστ[οῦ] Μιχαὴ[λ αὔ]τη Δού[κα]
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus cruciger. Sigla visible on right side: ΜΙ : Μιχ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
σ̣φραγ̣
σ̣εαστ̣
μιχαη
τηδ
σφραγ[ὶς] σεβαστ[οῦ] Μιχαὴ[λ αὔ]τη Δού[κα]
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1180 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Condition | Worn and flattened. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2840. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Μιχαὴλ αὔτη Δούκα.
This is the seal of Michael Doukas, sebastos.
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Commentary
For other seals attesting Michael Doukas in the rank of sebastos and dating from the decade before or after 1100, see PBW : Michael 121.