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Michael Barys (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Indistinct image of the Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing and turning to the right. No sigla or border visible.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


γραφα
σφραγι
μιχαη
ταρ
εοσ

Γραφὰς σφραγίζω Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βαρέος

Obverse

Indistinct image of the Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing and turning to the right. No sigla or border visible.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


γραφα
σφραγι
μιχαη
ταρ
εοσ

Γραφὰς σφραγίζω Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βαρέος

Accession number BZS.1958.106.3106
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 455.

Translation

Γραφὰς σφραγίζω Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βαρέος.

I seal the letters of Michael Barys.

Commentary

In her commentary Wassiliou-Seibt notes two possibilities for the identification of this Michael Barys, the first being a highly placed judicial official, the second a bishop of Helos.

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)