Michael Rodios (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God turned slightly to the left, holding the Child in her left arm. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God turned slightly to the left, holding the Child in her left arm. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
τονρο
ιονπν.
γνεμιχ
ηλσκε
ποισ
τὸν Ῥόδιον, πάν[α]γνε, Μιχαὴλ σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3693 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Noted in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1446. |
Translation
τὸν Ῥόδιον, πάναγνε, Μιχαὴλ σκέποις.
All-holy One, may you protect Michael Rodios.