Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy on either side: Μ̅Χ̅: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚ̣..Ο̣ΙΣ̣
ΑΦΘΟΡΜΙ
ΣΟΝΥΚΕ
ΤΗ
σκ[έπ]οις, ἄφθορ(ε), Μιχ(αὴλ) σὸν ὐκέτη(ν)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy on either side: Μ̅Χ̅: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚ̣..Ο̣ΙΣ̣
ΑΦΘΟΡΜΙ
ΣΟΝΥΚΕ
ΤΗ
σκ[έπ]οις, ἄφθορ(ε), Μιχ(αὴλ) σὸν ὐκέτη(ν)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4122 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2001 (also presented with an incorrect reading as no. 2180). |
Translation
σκέποις, ἄφθορε, Μιχαὴλ σὸν ὐκέτην.
Uncorrupted One, may you protect your servant Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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