Michael Belissariotes (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy at right: Λ|Α|Ο|Σ: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικό]λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑΓ
ΜΙΧΑΗ
ΤΕΛΙΣ
ΡΙΤΟ
σφραγ[ὶς] Μιχαὴ[λ] τοῦ Βελισ[σα]ριώτο[υ]
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy at right: Λ|Α|Ο|Σ: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικό]λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑΓ
ΜΙΧΑΗ
ΤΕΛΙΣ
ΡΙΤΟ
σφραγ[ὶς] Μιχαὴ[λ] τοῦ Βελισ[σα]ριώτο[υ]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4013 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; half of seal preserved. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2624. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βελισσαριώτου.
Seal of Michael Belissariotes.
Commentary
On the identity of the owner, attested as a judge (among other offices) active in the late twelfth century, see Wassiliou-Seibt's commentary.