Michael Palaiologos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΡ̣..
ΜΙΧ̣..
ΠΛΕ̣...
ΓΠ̣.
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σφρ[αγ(ὶς)] Μιχα[ὴλ] Παλε[ολό]γου π[έλω]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΡ̣..
ΜΙΧ̣..
ΠΛΕ̣...
ΓΠ̣.
..
σφρ[αγ(ὶς)] Μιχα[ὴλ] Παλε[ολό]γου π[έλω]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3269 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2608c. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ Παλεολόγου πέλω.
I am the seal of Michael Palaiologos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary