Michael Perdikes, vestes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla to either side: Μ̣̅-Θ̣̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Δ̣ΕΣΠΟ̣Ι̣
ΝΑΣΚΕΠ,
Μ̣Ι̣̣Ε̣Σ̣Τ
ΤΠΕ̣Ρ
Δ̣Ι̣ . .
Δέσποινα σκέπ(ε) Μιχ(αὴλ) βέστ(ῃ) τῷ Περδί[κῃ]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla to either side: Μ̣̅-Θ̣̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Δ̣ΕΣΠΟ̣Ι̣
ΝΑΣΚΕΠ,
Μ̣Ι̣̣Ε̣Σ̣Τ
ΤΠΕ̣Ρ
Δ̣Ι̣ . .
Δέσποινα σκέπ(ε) Μιχ(αὴλ) βέστ(ῃ) τῷ Περδί[κῃ]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3857 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Extremely worn. |
| Previous Editions | This inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 617. |
Translation
Δέσποινα, σκέπε Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ τῷ Περδίκῃ.
Lady, protect Michael Perdikes, vestes.