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Nikephoros notarios (ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τ.σ|.... . Thin wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τ[ῷ] σῷ [δούλῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Thin wreath border.

ν̣ικη.
ορν̣ο̣
τ̣ρι

Νικη[φ]όρῳ νοταρίῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τ.σ|.... . Thin wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τ[ῷ] σῷ [δούλῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Thin wreath border.

ν̣ικη.
ορν̣ο̣
τ̣ρι

Νικη[φ]όρῳ νοταρίῳ

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3662
Diameter 24.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικηφόρῳ νοταρίῳ.

Mother of God, help your servant Nikephoros, notarios.