Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Niketas holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Traces of sigla on either side: .ν...τ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Ν[ική]τ(ας). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
mrt,
x̅υφυλ
τσˊμ
χηλ
μάρτ(υς) Χ(ριστο)ῦ, φύλα[τ(τ)ε] τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Μ[ι]χαήλ
Obverse
Bust of St. Niketas holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Traces of sigla on either side: .ν...τ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Ν[ική]τ(ας). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
mrt,
x̅υφυλ
τσˊμ
χηλ
μάρτ(υς) Χ(ριστο)ῦ, φύλα[τ(τ)ε] τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Μ[ι]χαήλ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5556 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1413. |
Translation
μάρτυς Χριστοῦ, φύλαττε τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαήλ.
Martyr of Christ, protect your servant Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Wassiliou-Seibt read the owner's name as Demanos, departing from Jordanov's reading of Michael on a parallel seal.
The inscription appears to be metrical, consisting of two seven-syllable hemistichs.