Michael Myrelaites (?), praipositos and imperial notarios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̣ραγ,
μπρεποσι
τSα̅⸣νο
ταρ,τμυ
ρελ̣.ιτ
σφραγ(ὶς) Μ(ι)χ(αὴλ) πρεποσίτου (καὶ) βα(σιλικοῦ) νοταρ(ίου) τοῦ Μυρελ[α]ίτ(ου)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̣ραγ,
μπρεποσι
τSα̅⸣νο
ταρ,τμυ
ρελ̣.ιτ
σφραγ(ὶς) Μ(ι)χ(αὴλ) πρεποσίτου (καὶ) βα(σιλικοῦ) νοταρ(ίου) τοῦ Μυρελ[α]ίτ(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.76 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ πρεποσίτου καὶ βασιλικοῦ νοταρίου τοῦ Μυρελαίτου.
Seal of Michael Myrelaites, praipositos and imperial notarios.
Commentary
The restoration of the owner's family name is not certain.