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Nikephoros Eugeniotes (twelfth century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

In the center, the Mother of God standing holding the Child before her. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric circles of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross.

τοσδοχειονπα...........

φωτὸς δοχεῖον πα...

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


ευγενι
τηννι
κηορον
μεσκεπ

Εὐγενιώτην Νικηφόρον με σκέποις

Obverse

In the center, the Mother of God standing holding the Child before her. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric circles of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross.

τοσδοχειονπα...........

φωτὸς δοχεῖον πα...

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


ευγενι
τηννι
κηορον
μεσκεπ

Εὐγενιώτην Νικηφόρον με σκέποις

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1226
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 802.

Translation

φωτὸς δοχεῖον πα...  Εὐγενιώτην Νικηφόρον με σκέποις.

Container of the light ... . May you protect me, Nikephoros Eugeniotes.

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