Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
γρα
φασσφρ
γιο
γραφὰς σφρ(α)γίζο
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
γρα
φασσφρ
γιο
γραφὰς σφρ(α)γίζο
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. The final letters stand between pellets. Border of dots.
καιλο
γσμιχ
ηλ
καὶ λόγους Μιχ(α)ήλ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5304 |
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Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 394b. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζο καὶ λόγους Μιχαήλ.
I seal Michael's letters and words.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
A nicely crafted, symmetrical inscription showing abbreviation marks at the same point on either side.