Michael Eugeniotes (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding a sceptre and globus. Sigla on either side: ο|Χμ : ὁ ἀ(ρ)χ(άγγελος) Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ομ
νυμονσον
ευγενι
τηνσκε
ποισ
ὁμώνυμόν σον Εὐγενιώτην σκέποις
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding a sceptre and globus. Sigla on either side: ο|Χμ : ὁ ἀ(ρ)χ(άγγελος) Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ομ
νυμονσον
ευγενι
τηνσκε
ποισ
ὁμώνυμόν σον Εὐγενιώτην σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3951 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1621. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμόν σον Εὐγενιώτην σκέποις.
May you protect your servant Eugeniotes who shares your name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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