Alexander Kabasilas, nobelissimos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Standing image of the archangel Michael holding a trefoil sceptre in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription in two columns: Μ|ΙΧ|Α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
..Θ,
Α̣Λ,ΑΝ
.ΡΟΝ̣Ε
.ΗΣΙΜ̣,Τ̣
ΚΑΑ̣ΣΗ
Λ,
[Κ(ύρι)ε] β(οή)θ(ει) Ἀλ(ε)ξάν[δ]ρο νωβε[λ]ησίμ(ῳ) τῷ Καβασήλ(ᾳ)
Obverse
Standing image of the archangel Michael holding a trefoil sceptre in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription in two columns: Μ|ΙΧ|Α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
..Θ,
Α̣Λ,ΑΝ
.ΡΟΝ̣Ε
.ΗΣΙΜ̣,Τ̣
ΚΑΑ̣ΣΗ
Λ,
[Κ(ύρι)ε] β(οή)θ(ει) Ἀλ(ε)ξάν[δ]ρο νωβε[λ]ησίμ(ῳ) τῷ Καβασήλ(ᾳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3098 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Alexandros 101. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἀλεξάνδρο νωβελησίμῳ τῷ Καβασήλᾳ.
Lord, help Alexander Kabasilas, nobelissimos.
Commentary
The reading of the seal has been confirmed with reference to the parallel linked to this entry.