Michael Taronites, protoproedros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Annunciation. Indistinct figure of the angel Gabriel on the left, with his hand extended towards the Virgin, the partially preserved figure on the right. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Annunciation. Indistinct figure of the angel Gabriel on the left, with his hand extended towards the Virgin, the partially preserved figure on the right. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least five lines. Border of dots.
.Ι̣Χ̣Α̣
Η̣ΛΠΡΟ
ΠΡΟΕΡ
̣ΤΑΡΟ
Ν̣Ι̣Τ̣Η̣
[... Μ]ιχαὴλ προ[το]προέδρ[ῳ τ]ῷ Ταρονίτῃ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4205 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Stratos Nikolaros, “Die Taronitai. Eine prosopographisch-sigillographische Studie,” Millennium 14 (2017), 227-291, no. 21. |
Translation
... Μιχαὴλ προτοπροέδρῳ τῷ Ταρονίτῃ.
[Mother of God, help] Michael Taronites, protoproedros.
Commentary