Michael Tzetas (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Inscription: Μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
μιχαηλ
τ̣τΖη
τα̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ τῷ Τζήτᾳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Inscription: Μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
μιχαηλ
τ̣τΖη
τα̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ τῷ Τζήτᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1829 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cited in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2614. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Τζήτᾳ.
Mother of God, help Michael Tzitas.
Commentary
The spelling of the name Tzetas on this seal (and its parallel cited in this entry) is likely a homophonic variant of Tzitas found on other seals (cf. BZS.1955.1.4213).