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Michael Maurikas (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Michael, holding the scepter in his right hand and the globus cruciger in his left. Inscription partially preserved: Α: [Μιχ]α[ήλ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

σφρα
γισμι
χαηλτ
μαυρι
κ,

σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Μαυρικ(ᾶ)

Obverse

Bust of St Michael, holding the scepter in his right hand and the globus cruciger in his left. Inscription partially preserved: Α: [Μιχ]α[ήλ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

σφρα
γισμι
χαηλτ
μαυρι
κ,

σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Μαυρικ(ᾶ)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1189
Diameter 18.0 mm

Translation

σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Μαυρικᾶ.

Seal of Michael Maurikas.

Commentary

This is no doubt the same Michael Maurikas (or Maurix) who held a wide number of offices and titles during the 1070s and 1080s; see PBW : Michael 10108.