Michael proedros (eleventh century)
Obverse
The Virgin standing, turning and lifting her hands to the right. Inscription: ̅θΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Virgin standing, turning and lifting her hands to the right. Inscription: ̅θΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
αε
δροναγ
μιχαηλ
λατρην
σκε.
Πρόεδρον, Ἁγνή, Μιχαὴλ λάτρην σκέπε
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1941 |
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Diameter | 14.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1843. |
Translation
Πρόεδρον, Ἁγνή, Μιχαὴλ λάτρην σκέπε.
Immaculate one, protect (your) worshipper, the proedros Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. This seal may either be the seal of a bishop, or of an individual with the title of proedros.