Michael, judge (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding the scepter in his right hand and the globus in his left. Sigla : Μ̅-Χ̅ : Μιχαὴλ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding the scepter in his right hand and the globus in his left. Sigla : Μ̅-Χ̅ : Μιχαὴλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,
ΔΙΚΑΣΤΗ
...ΧΑΗ
ΠΡΤΟ
ΣΤΑΤ,
Σκέποις δικαστὴν Μιχαὴλ, πρωτοστάτα.
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.813 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2012. |
Translation
Σκέποις δικαστὴν Μιχαὴλ, πρωτοστάτα.
Protect Michael the judge, O captain.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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