Michael Doukas, sebastos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription on either side: Μ̅Χ̅: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription on either side: Μ̅Χ̅: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ
ΣΕΑΣΤΟΥ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛΑΥ
ΤΗΚΑ
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Μιχαὴλ αὕτη Δούκα
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.491 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2840a. See also PBW : Michael 121. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Μιχαὴλ αὕτη Δούκα.
This is the seal of the sebastos Michael Doukas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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