Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΔΕΣ
ΠΟΙΝΑΣ
ΟΙΣΜΙΧ̣
Λ̣ΣΟΝΟΙ
ΕΤΗ̣Ν
Δέσποινα σῴ[ζ]οις Μιχα[ὴ]λ σὸν οἰ[κ]έτην
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΔΕΣ
ΠΟΙΝΑΣ
ΟΙΣΜΙΧ̣
Λ̣ΣΟΝΟΙ
ΕΤΗ̣Ν
Δέσποινα σῴ[ζ]οις Μιχα[ὴ]λ σὸν οἰ[κ]έτην
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3648 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 625. |
Translation
Δέσποινα, σῴζοις Μιχαὴλ σὸν οἰκέτην.
Lady, preserve your servant Michael.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.