Michael Stryphnos, megas doux (1195-1203)
Obverse
Partially preserved image of St. Hyakinthos about to swing an axe. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
Partially preserved image of St. Hyakinthos about to swing an axe. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; only the first few letters of each line preserved. Border of dots.
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Δουκὸς μεγάλου Μιχαὴλ γραφῶν κῦρος αὐγουσταδέλφης συζύγου Θεοδώρας
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4482 |
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Diameter | 45.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 126; Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 658. |
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.
Bibliography
- A Collection of Dated Byzantine Lead Seals (Open in Zotero)
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
See the remarks on the parallel: BZS 1947.2.1092.