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...
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
κηορον
μεσκεπ
Εὐγενιώτην Νικηφόρον με σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1226 |
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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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