Michael Philosophos (or the philosopher) (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding a scepter in his right hand. Inscription in two columns: Α̣–Μ: Ἀ(ρ)[χ(άγγελος)] Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑΓ,
ΜΛΤΦ̣
ΥΛ..
Φ̣.
σφραγ(ὶς) Μ(ι)χ(αὴ)λ τοῦ Φυλω..φ..
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding a scepter in his right hand. Inscription in two columns: Α̣–Μ: Ἀ(ρ)[χ(άγγελος)] Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑΓ,
ΜΛΤΦ̣
ΥΛ..
Φ̣.
σφραγ(ὶς) Μ(ι)χ(αὴ)λ τοῦ Φυλω..φ..
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4217 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Φυλω..φ...
Seal of Michael Philosophos (or the philosopher).
Commentary
The reading of the last word is uncertain and, if φιλοσόφου is correct, whether this is the family name “Philosophos” (cf. PBW Ioannes 20266 and Konstantinos 20466) or “the philosopher” (cf. “man of the philosopher,” BZS.1958.106.4474)