Michael Simallites, protoproedros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Theodore, nimbate, holding spear in his right hand and setting his left hand on a shield, which rests on the ground. Inscription in two columns: |Θ|Ε| – ||ΡΟ|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, preceded by a cross. Border of dots.
.ΡΑΦΑ,
ΦΡΑΓΙΖΟ
ΛΟΓΣΜΧ
Α͂ΕΔΡΤ
.ι̣ΜΑΛΛΙ
Τ̣̣
γραφὰ(ς) [σ]φραγίζο [(καὶ)] λόγους Μ(ι)χα(ὴλ) [(πρωτο)](προ)έδρου τοῦ [Σ]ιμαλλίτου
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Theodore, nimbate, holding spear in his right hand and setting his left hand on a shield, which rests on the ground. Inscription in two columns: |Θ|Ε| – ||ΡΟ|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, preceded by a cross. Border of dots.
.ΡΑΦΑ,
ΦΡΑΓΙΖΟ
ΛΟΓΣΜΧ
Α͂ΕΔΡΤ
.ι̣ΜΑΛΛΙ
Τ̣̣
γραφὰ(ς) [σ]φραγίζο [(καὶ)] λόγους Μ(ι)χα(ὴλ) [(πρωτο)](προ)έδρου τοῦ [Σ]ιμαλλίτου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4150 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζο καὶ λόγους Μιχαὴλ πρωτοπροέδρου τοῦ Σιμαλλίτου.
I seal the words and correspondence of Michael Simallites, protoproedros.
Commentary
The reading of the title and family name have been confirmed with reference to the two related seals cited in this entry.