Michael Diogenes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of two steps, with fleurons rising to the lower transverse bar. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΑΥΡΕ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΙΟΓΕΝ
Η̣Ν̣
σκέποις με, σταυρέ, Μιχαὴλ Διογένην
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of two steps, with fleurons rising to the lower transverse bar. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΜΕΑΥΡΕ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΙΟΓΕΝ
Η̣Ν̣
σκέποις με, σταυρέ, Μιχαὴλ Διογένην
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3972 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2099 (listing previous editions). |
Translation
σκέποις με, σταυρέ, Μιχαὴλ Διογένην.
Holy cross, may you protect me, Michael Diogenes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
- La société byzantine: l’apport des sceaux (Open in Zotero)
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