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Michael Marapas (twelfth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Half-length of St Michael, holding a sceptre in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left, wearing imperial garments. Inscription to the left: Μ|Χ: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

κε,θ,
.σδ
.ΜΙμα
ραπα

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού[λ]ῳ Μιχ(αὴλ) Μαραπᾷ

Obverse

Half-length of St Michael, holding a sceptre in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left, wearing imperial garments. Inscription to the left: Μ|Χ: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

κε,θ,
.σδ
.ΜΙμα
ραπα

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού[λ]ῳ Μιχ(αὴλ) Μαραπᾷ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1201
Diameter 20.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ Μαραπᾷ.

Lord, help your servant Michael Marapas.

Commentary

Note another seal of Michael Marapas, dated to the end of the eleventh or to the early twelfth century: see PBW : Michael 20247.