Michael monk and bishop of ... (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at right: ..θυ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at right: ..θυ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
σφρα̣
γισμι..
ηλαε...
κοπτ̣
μ̣
σφραγὶς Μι[χα]ὴλ (μον)αχ(οῦ) (καὶ) ἐ[πισ]κόπου τ...μω
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.5068 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Condition | Partially effaced on reverse. |
Previous Editions | Cf. Laurent, Corpus V/2, no. 705 (with errors). |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ μοναχοῦ καὶ ἐπισκόπου τ...μω...
Seal of Michael, monk and bishop of ....
Bibliography
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)