Michael monk? (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Sigla visible at right: M-Χ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Sigla visible at right: M-Χ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five line. Cross above. Border of dots.
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ΚΕΟΗ̣
ΘΕΙΤΨ
ΔΟΥΛ..
ΝΑΧΜ̣Ι
·ΧΑΗΛ·
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Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4867 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ .οναχῳ Μιχαήλ.
Lord, help your servant Michael ...
Commentary
The reading of the word immediately preceding "Michael" on the reverse of the seal is uncertain. It could identify Michael as a monk (as is most likely) or it could be a family name.