Michael Aoinos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |Ν|Ι|Κ|ΟΛ||Ο|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a decoration at the end. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΑΟΙΝΟΝ
ΙΧΗΛ
ΡΟΛ
ΤΑ
σκέποις Ἄοινον Μιχαήλ, μυροβλύτα
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |Ν|Ι|Κ|ΟΛ||Ο|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a decoration at the end. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟΙΣ
ΑΟΙΝΟΝ
ΙΧΗΛ
ΡΟΛ
ΤΑ
σκέποις Ἄοινον Μιχαήλ, μυροβλύτα
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2044 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1996. |
Translation
σκέποις Ἄοινον Μιχαήλ, μυροβλύτα.
You from whom myrrh flows, may you protect Michael Aoinos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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