Michael Stryphnos, megas doux (1195-1203)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3651 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Field diameter | 33 mm |
| Condition | Broken into two pieces along the channel. The edition and full reading of this seal are based on the better preserved parallel BZS 1947.2.1092. |
| Previous Editions | Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 126; cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 658. |
Obverse
St. Theodore (left) and St. Hyakinthos standing on either side of a tree. St. Theodore holds a spear and shield, while St. Hyakinthos swings an axe at the tree. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
κο.με
γλμ..ηλ
γρνκυροσ
υγουελ
ησσυζυγ
θεο.ρσ
Δουκὸς μεγάλου Μιχαὴλ γραφῶν κῦρος αὐγουσταδέλφης συζύγου Θεοδώρας
Translation
Δουκὸς μεγάλου Μιχαὴλ γραφῶν κῦρος αὐγουσταδέλφης συζύγου Θεοδώρας.
The authorisation of the letters of the grand doux Michael, husband of Theodora, sister of the empress.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3651 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Field diameter | 33 mm |
| Condition | Broken into two pieces along the channel. The edition and full reading of this seal are based on the better preserved parallel BZS 1947.2.1092. |
| Previous Editions | Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 126; cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 658. |
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3651 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Field diameter | 33 mm |
| Condition | Broken into two pieces along the channel. The edition and full reading of this seal are based on the better preserved parallel BZS 1947.2.1092. |
| Previous Editions | Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 126; cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 658. |
Commentary
On this seal and its owner, see the comments on BZS 1947.2.1092 (linked below).