Michael proedros (eleventh century)
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
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.