Nikephoros imperial silentiarios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τ - σ | δ̣ - λ. Wreath border.
Θεότοκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded by a cross. Wreath border.
ΝΙΚΗ
ΟΡ̣̣Σ̣Ι̣
ΛΕΝΤ
Νικηφόρ(ῳ) β(ασιλικῷ) σιλεντ(ιαρίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τ - σ | δ̣ - λ. Wreath border.
Θεότοκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded by a cross. Wreath border.
ΝΙΚΗ
ΟΡ̣̣Σ̣Ι̣
ΛΕΝΤ
Νικηφόρ(ῳ) β(ασιλικῷ) σιλεντ(ιαρίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3931 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 2227 |
Translation
Θεότοκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικηφόρῳ βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ
Mother of God, help your servant Nikephoros imperial silentiarios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary