Nikephoros Batatzes, magistros, vestes, and doux of all the West (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and a shield. Inscription: |.η|τρι|ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Δ]ημήτριο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in eight lines preceded by decoration and ending with horizontal bar. Border of dots.
αγιεδη
μητριε,ηθ,
νικηφορ
μαγιστρΕ
στηSδουκΗ
πασησδυσε
στατ
ατη
Ἅγιε Δημήτριε β(ο)ήθ(ει) Νικηφόρῳ μαγίστρῳ, βέστῃ (καὶ) δουκὶ πάσης Δύσεως τῷ Βατάτζῃ
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and a shield. Inscription: |.η|τρι|ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Δ]ημήτριο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in eight lines preceded by decoration and ending with horizontal bar. Border of dots.
αγιεδη
μητριε,ηθ,
νικηφορ
μαγιστρΕ
στηSδουκΗ
πασησδυσε
στατ
ατη
Ἅγιε Δημήτριε β(ο)ήθ(ει) Νικηφόρῳ μαγίστρῳ, βέστῃ (καὶ) δουκὶ πάσης Δύσεως τῷ Βατάτζῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1300 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1 no. 1.21b. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἅγιε Δημήτριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ μαγίστρῳ, βέστῃ καὶ δουκὶ πάσης Δύσεως τῷ Βατάτζῃ.
St. Demetrios, help Nikephoros Batatzes, magistros, vestes and doux of all the West.
Bibliography
- Catalogue of the Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and at the Fogg Museum of Art, Vol. 1: Italy, North of the Balkans, North of the Black Sea (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
On Nikephoros Batatzes, active in several capacities from about 1060 to 1080, see the commentary to BZS 1947.2.1344 (linked to this entry), and PBW : Nikephoros 20104..