Michael patrikios, hypatos, judge of the Velum and of the Kibyrraiotai (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding long scepter with trefoil ornament and a globus. Inscription: ΜΙ.|Α: Μι[χ]α(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines followed by decoration. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
Π̅Ρ̅Ι̅⸣ΙΥΠΑΤ,
.ΡΙΤ,ΤΙΛ,
.ΤΟΝΚΥ,
ΡΕΟΤΟΝ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ), ὑπάτ(ῳ), [κ]ριτ(ῇ) τοῦ βίλ(ου) [(καὶ)] τον Κυβ(υ)ρεοτον
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding long scepter with trefoil ornament and a globus. Inscription: ΜΙ.|Α: Μι[χ]α(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines followed by decoration. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
Π̅Ρ̅Ι̅⸣ΙΥΠΑΤ,
.ΡΙΤ,ΤΙΛ,
.ΤΟΝΚΥ,
ΡΕΟΤΟΝ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ), ὑπάτ(ῳ), [κ]ριτ(ῇ) τοῦ βίλ(ου) [(καὶ)] τον Κυβ(υ)ρεοτον
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1347 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 59.12. See also Zacos, Seals II, no. 590. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πατρικίῳ, ὑπάτῳ, κριτῇ τοῦ βίλου καὶ τον Κυβυρεοτον.
Lord, help Michael patrikios, hypatos, judge of the Velum and of the Kibyrraiotai.
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Commentary
A judge of the Kibyrraiotai named Michael is mentioned in the correspondence of Michael Psellos (MB V, 297-99).