Michael (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΓ,
ΓΕΝΣ
ΜΙΧΗΛ
ΓΝΗΛ
ΤΡ
σφραγ(ὶς) γενοῦ σῷ Μιχαὴλ, ἁγνή, λ(ά)τρ(ει)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3738 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2374. |
Translation
σφραγὶς γενοῦ σῷ Μιχαὴλ, ἁγνή, λάτρει.
Holy One, be the seal for your servant Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary