Michael asekretis and dioiketes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Traces of sigla at left: μ̣ : Μ(ι)[χ(αήλ)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
κε̅,
.ιχσηκ̣
.ητ,ιυ
κιτι̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) [Μ]ιχ(αὴλ) ἀσηκ[ρ]ῆτ(ις) (καὶ) διυκιτι
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Traces of sigla at left: μ̣ : Μ(ι)[χ(αήλ)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
κε̅,
.ιχσηκ̣
.ητ,ιυ
κιτι̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) [Μ]ιχ(αὴλ) ἀσηκ[ρ]ῆτ(ις) (καὶ) διυκιτι
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2498 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ ἀσηκρῆτις καὶ διυκιτι.
Lord, help Michael, asekretis and dioiketes.