Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, orans. On either side, sigla: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Within concentric cirlces of dots, a circular inscription along the the circumference, beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
ΟΥΣΦΡΑΓΙΣΕΙΜΙΓΝΘΙ
οὗ σφραγὶς εἰμι γνῶθι
Reverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus. Sigla on either side: Μ|ΙΧΑ: Μιχα(ήλ). Along the circumference, between concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
ΤΗΝΓΡΑΦΗΝΛΕΠΝ
τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, orans. On either side, sigla: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Within concentric cirlces of dots, a circular inscription along the the circumference, beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
ΟΥΣΦΡΑΓΙΣΕΙΜΙΓΝΘΙ
οὗ σφραγὶς εἰμι γνῶθι
Reverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus. Sigla on either side: Μ|ΙΧΑ: Μιχα(ήλ). Along the circumference, between concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
ΤΗΝΓΡΑΦΗΝΛΕΠΝ
τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5525 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1696b. |
Translation
οὗ σφραγὶς εἰμι γνῶθι τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων.
Find out whose seal I am by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary