Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael, holding a trefoil sceptre and the globus cruciger. Inscription on either side: χ|αρχ|μι : ἁρχ(άγγελος) Μιχ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
om.
nimonσ.
αρχιρα.
γεσκε
ποι.
ὁμ[ώ]νιμόν σ[οι], ἀρχιστρά[τη]γε, σκέποι[ς]
Obverse
The archangel Michael, holding a trefoil sceptre and the globus cruciger. Inscription on either side: χ|αρχ|μι : ἁρχ(άγγελος) Μιχ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
om.
nimonσ.
αρχιρα.
γεσκε
ποι.
ὁμ[ώ]νιμόν σ[οι], ἀρχιστρά[τη]γε, σκέποι[ς]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3681 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1606. |
Translation
ὁμώνιμόν σοι, ἀρχιστράτηγε, σκέποις.
Leader of the heavenly host, may you protect your namesake.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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