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Anonymous (eleventh century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Archangel Michael, wearing the imperial loros and holding a scepter in his right hand. Sigla: ΜΧ̣ : Μ(ι)χ(αὴλ). Border of dots.  

Reverse

Bust of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ν̣Ι̣|.Λ̣|Α|Ο̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νι[κ](ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.  

 

Obverse

Bust of the Archangel Michael, wearing the imperial loros and holding a scepter in his right hand. Sigla: ΜΧ̣ : Μ(ι)χ(αὴλ). Border of dots.  

Reverse

Bust of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ν̣Ι̣|.Λ̣|Α|Ο̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νι[κ](ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.  

 

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1834
Diameter 26.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, 12.3. 

Bibliography

  • Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)