Nikephoros imperial protospatharios and epi tou Chrysotriklinou (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (x on both crossbars) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on either side. Crosses of dots () in the upper quarters. Invocation along the circumference. Border of dots.
....τσου.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
νικη..
ρˊαˊσ..
θ,επιτο.
χρυσοτ.
κλιν
Νικηφόρῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (x on both crossbars) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on either side. Crosses of dots () in the upper quarters. Invocation along the circumference. Border of dots.
....τσου.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
νικη..
ρˊαˊσ..
θ,επιτο.
χρυσοτ.
κλιν
Νικηφόρῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1572 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικηφόρῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου.
Lord, help your servant Nikephoros imperial protospatharios and epi tou Chrysotriklinou.