Michael Moschianos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Michael holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus cruciger in his left. Inscription on both sides: Χ|ΑΧ|Μ: Ἀ(ρ)χ(άγγελος) Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
ασομα
τεθμι
χαηλτ
μο.χι
αν,
Ἀσόματε, β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ τῷ Μο[σ]χιάν(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of St Michael holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus cruciger in his left. Inscription on both sides: Χ|ΑΧ|Μ: Ἀ(ρ)χ(άγγελος) Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
ασομα
τεθμι
χαηλτ
μο.χι
αν,
Ἀσόματε, β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ τῷ Μο[σ]χιάν(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1207 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Translation
Ἀσόματε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Μοσχιάνῳ.
Incorporeal One, help Michael Moschianos.
Commentary
This example of political verse (a fifteen-syllable inscription) should be added to the catalogue of metrical seals assembled by Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden.