Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of a bearded military saint. Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΑΘΛΗ
ΤΑΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΣΟΝΟΙΚΕ
ΤΗΝ
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, Μιχαὴλ σὸν οἰκέτην
Obverse
Bust of a bearded military saint. Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΑΘΛΗ
ΤΑΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΣΟΝΟΙΚΕ
ΤΗΝ
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, Μιχαὴλ σὸν οἰκέτην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2650 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1973a. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, Μιχαὴλ σὸν οἰκέτην.
Champion, may you protect your servant Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary