Michael Manuelites (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the orb and sceptre. Inscription on either side: Ο|ΑΡΜ|Χ: ὁ ἀρχ(άγγελος( Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΠΤΕΡΟΙΣ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛΜΑ
ΝΗΛΙΤ,
ΣΚΕΠ,
πτεροῖς Μιχαὴλ Μανουηλίτ(ην) σκέπ(οις)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the orb and sceptre. Inscription on either side: Ο|ΑΡΜ|Χ: ὁ ἀρχ(άγγελος( Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΠΤΕΡΟΙΣ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛΜΑ
ΝΗΛΙΤ,
ΣΚΕΠ,
πτεροῖς Μιχαὴλ Μανουηλίτ(ην) σκέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5180 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1878. |
Translation
πτεροῖς Μιχαὴλ Μανουηλίτην σκέποις.
Beneath your wings, may you protect Michael Manuelites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
We read Michael as the owner's Christian name, but it is not out of the question that inscription addresses the archangel Michael, depicted on the obverse.