Michael Barys (eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3106 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Field diameter | 20 mm |
| Condition | Badly effaced on the obverse. Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 455. |
Obverse
Indistinct image of the Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing and turning to the right. No sigla or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
γραφα
σφραγι
μιχαη
ταρ
εοσ
Γραφὰς σφραγίζω Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βαρέος
Translation
Γραφὰς σφραγίζω Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βαρέος.
I seal the letters of Michael Barys.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3106 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Field diameter | 20 mm |
| Condition | Badly effaced on the obverse. Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 455. |
Commentary
In her commentary Wassiliou-Seibt notes two possibilities for the identification of this Michael Barys, the first being a highly placed judicial official, the second a bishop of Helos.