Michael Skleros, nobelissimos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Crucifixion, with the Mother of God standing at left, St John on the right. To the left of Christ's head, the sun; to the right, the moon. Inscription on either side: η|σ|τ||υρ||σ|ι|σ : ἡ Σταύρωσις. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
μιχηλ
νελλισι
μτσκ̣λ
ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ νωβελλισίμῳ τῷ Σκλ(η)ρῷ
Obverse
The Crucifixion, with the Mother of God standing at left, St John on the right. To the left of Christ's head, the sun; to the right, the moon. Inscription on either side: η|σ|τ||υρ||σ|ι|σ : ἡ Σταύρωσις. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
μιχηλ
νελλισι
μτσκ̣λ
ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ νωβελλισίμῳ τῷ Σκλ(η)ρῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1540 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Michael 20328 (this seal is dated to the years just before or after 1100). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ νωβελλισίμῳ τῷ Σκληρῷ.
Lord, help Michael Skleros, nobelissimos.