Nicholas (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospels and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΦΥΛΤ
ΤΕΜΚΡ
ΝΙΚΟΛΟΝ
ΣΝΛ
φύλαττε, μάκαρ, Νικόλαον σὼν δοῦλ(ον)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospels and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΦΥΛΤ
ΤΕΜΚΡ
ΝΙΚΟΛΟΝ
ΣΝΛ
φύλαττε, μάκαρ, Νικόλαον σὼν δοῦλ(ον)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1036 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
φύλαττε, μάκαρ, Νικόλαον σὼν δοῦλον.
Blessed one, protect your servant Nicholas.
Commentary
Dodecasyllabic.