Michael Philokales, (monk?) (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael wearing loros and holding scepter and globus. Inscription: Χ: Μιχάηλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑ,
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΕΥΤΕΛΣ
ΦΙΛΟΚΑ
ΛΟΥ
Σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ εὐτελοῦς Φιλοκάλου
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael wearing loros and holding scepter and globus. Inscription: Χ: Μιχάηλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑ,
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΕΥΤΕΛΣ
ΦΙΛΟΚΑ
ΛΟΥ
Σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ εὐτελοῦς Φιλοκάλου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4619 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2599. |
Translation
Σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ εὐτελοῦς Φιλοκάλου.
Seal of the humble Michael Philokales.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. This individual calls himself humble, which may profess his monastic humility or merely indicate his piety.