Michael Barys (eleventh century)
Obverse
Indistinct image of the Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing and turning to the right. No sigla or border visible.
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
ταρ
εοσ
Γραφὰς σφραγίζω Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βαρέος
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3106 |
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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.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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.