Michael (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St Michael, his left hand resting on a scabbard, his right hand holding the sceptre. Sigla : Μ̅Χ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΑΡΧΙ
ΣΤΡΑΤΗ
ΓΕΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΛΑΤΡΙΝ
ΣΚΕΠ̅
ἀρχιστράτηγε, Μιχαὴλ λάτριν σκέπ(ε)
Obverse
Standing figure of St Michael, his left hand resting on a scabbard, his right hand holding the sceptre. Sigla : Μ̅Χ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΑΡΧΙ
ΣΤΡΑΤΗ
ΓΕΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΛΑΤΡΙΝ
ΣΚΕΠ̅
ἀρχιστράτηγε, Μιχαὴλ λάτριν σκέπ(ε)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3591 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 149. |
Translation
ἀρχιστράτηγε, Μιχαὴλ λάτριν σκέπε.
Leader of the heavenly host, help your servant Michael.
Commentary
Dodecasyllable.