Nikephoros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription on either side: μ̣θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Along the circumference, remnants of a semi-circular inscription. Border of dots.
ΟΗΘ
[Θ(εοτό)κε β]οήθ(ει)
Reverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: |ν : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ικόλαος]. Along the circumference, the beginnings of a semi-circular inscription. Border of dots.
νικηφ
Νικηφ[όρῳ...]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription on either side: μ̣θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Along the circumference, remnants of a semi-circular inscription. Border of dots.
ΟΗΘ
[Θ(εοτό)κε β]οήθ(ει)
Reverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: |ν : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ικόλαος]. Along the circumference, the beginnings of a semi-circular inscription. Border of dots.
νικηφ
Νικηφ[όρῳ...]
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3396 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ...
Mother of God, help Nikephoros