Leo Hexamilites (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription on either side: Μχ: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription on either side: Μχ: Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross of dots above and below. Border of dots.
λεοντο,
αυτησφρα
γισεαμι
λˊτυπονφε
ρσαμιχα
στατ
Λέοντο(ς) αὕτη σφραγὶς Ἑξαμιλ(ίτου) τύπον φέρουσα Μιχ(αὴλ) (πρωτο)στάτου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1849 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1273. See also PBW : Leon 20227. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Λέοντος αὕτη σφραγὶς Ἑξαμιλίτου τύπον φέρουσα Μιχαὴλ πρωτοστάτου.
This is the seal of Leo Hexamilites bearing the image of Michael, foremost in battle.