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.
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.
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Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού[λ]ῳ Μιχ(αὴλ) Μαραπᾷ
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1201 |
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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.