Michael Karpathiotes (?), imperial (or proto)spatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
Half-length of the Archangel Michael holding the globus and sceptre. Inscription on either side: μ|ηχ|α : Μηχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
μ̣ηχ
ηλ̣.σπ
θ,ο̣..ρπ
θ..τησ
Μηχαὴλ [β(ασιλικὸς) or (πρωτο)]σπαθ(άριος) ὁ [Κα]ρπαθ[ιώ]της
Obverse
Half-length of the Archangel Michael holding the globus and sceptre. Inscription on either side: μ|ηχ|α : Μηχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
μ̣ηχ
ηλ̣.σπ
θ,ο̣..ρπ
θ..τησ
Μηχαὴλ [β(ασιλικὸς) or (πρωτο)]σπαθ(άριος) ὁ [Κα]ρπαθ[ιώ]της
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2961 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Translation
Μηχαὴλ βασιλικὸς πρωτοσπαθάριος ὁ Καρπαθιώτης.
Michael Karpathiotes, imperial (or proto)spatharios.
Commentary
The damage to the seal precludes a certain reading of the owner's title and family name. We have tentatively proposed Karpathiotes which requires confirmation or correction from better preserved parallels.