Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Image of the Archangel Michael standing, holding a scepter in his right hand and the globus cruciger in his left. Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
Image of the Archangel Michael standing, holding a scepter in his right hand and the globus cruciger in his left. Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, bottom line illegible. Traces of a decoration above. Border of dots.
οται
αρχηστ
...οικε
...σκε
...
ὁ ταξιάρχης τ(ὸν) [σὸν] οἰκέ[την] σκέ[ποι]
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.277 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1570. |
Translation
ὁ ταξιάρχης τὸν σὸν οἰκέτην σκέποι.
May the commander of the heavenly host watch over his servant.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary