Michael Pantechnes (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. No sigla visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
τονπαν
τ̣εχμαρ
τ,μεμιχα
ηλσκεπ
τὸν Παντεχνῆν, μάρτ(υς), μὲ Μιχαὴλ σκέπ(οις)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4055 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | This specimen should be added to the seals of Michael Pantechnes noted in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1693. |
Translation
τὸν Παντεχνῆν, μάρτυς, μὲ Μιχαὴλ σκέποις.
Martyr, may you protect me, Michael Pantechnes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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