Epiphanios monk (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
Half-length St. Michael, in imperial garments holding the scepter in his left hand while the gesture of his right hand is unclear. Pendilia seem to fall from his hair. In the fields to the left and right, opening wings. Inscription above: ΜΙΧΑ: Μιχάηλ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length St. Michael, in imperial garments holding the scepter in his left hand while the gesture of his right hand is unclear. Pendilia seem to fall from his hair. In the fields to the left and right, opening wings. Inscription above: ΜΙΧΑ: Μιχάηλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
κε,.
ΤΟΣΟ,
ΕΠΙΑΝ.
ΙΜΟΝ.
Χ
Κύριε βοήθει τὸ σὸ δούλῳ Ἐπιφανείῳ μοναχῷ
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.329 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/2, no. 1369. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἐπιφανείῳ μοναχῷ.
Lord, help your servant Epiphanios monk.
Bibliography
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)