Michael Perdikes, vestes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, the sigla: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ε̣σπο̣ιν̣
ασκεπ,
μιεστι
τ̣περ
ικη
[Δ]έσποινα, σκέπ(οις) Μιχ(αὴλ) βέστι τῷ Περδίκῃ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, the sigla: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ε̣σπο̣ιν̣
ασκεπ,
μιεστι
τ̣περ
ικη
[Δ]έσποινα, σκέπ(οις) Μιχ(αὴλ) βέστι τῷ Περδίκῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3856 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 617. |
Translation
Δέσποινα, σκέποις Μιχαὴλ βέστι τῷ Περδίκῃ.
Lady, may you protect the vestes Michael Perdikas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)