Michael judge (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus cruciger. Traces of sigla at left: μ|ι : Μι[χα(ήλ)]. Border of dots.
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus cruciger. Traces of sigla at left: μ|ι : Μι[χα(ήλ)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
ομ
..μονυ
..ττεσον
...ασπο
λον
ὁμω[νυ]μον φύ[λα]ττε σὸν [δικ]ασπόλον
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3687 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1642. |
Translation
ὁμωνυμον φύλαττε σὸν δικασπόλον.
Protect your dispenser of justice who bears your name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
We take the term δικασπόλος (used for metrical purposes) as a synonym for "judge," although it may refer to another judicial office.