Nicholas Chaldos, protospatharios and strategos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, turned slightly to his right with his hands upraised (presumably towards the manus Dei). No epigraphy or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σφρα
η̣σνικο
αασπα̣
θαρ,Sστρ̣
ατ,γτου̣
χ̣α̣λ̣
σφρα[γ]ὴς Νικο[λ]άου (πρωτο)σπαθαρ(ίου) (καὶ) στρατ(η)γοῦ τοῦ Χάλδ[ου]
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, turned slightly to his right with his hands upraised (presumably towards the manus Dei). No epigraphy or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σφρα
η̣σνικο
αασπα̣
θαρ,Sστρ̣
ατ,γτου̣
χ̣α̣λ̣
σφρα[γ]ὴς Νικο[λ]άου (πρωτο)σπαθαρ(ίου) (καὶ) στρατ(η)γοῦ τοῦ Χάλδ[ου]
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1056 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
σφραγὴς Νικολάου πρωτοσπαθαρίου καὶ στρατηγοῦ τοῦ Χάλδου.
Seal of Nicholas Chaldos, protospatharios and strategos.
Commentary
This seal will have belonged to the Nicholas Chaldos active in the second half of the eleventh century: see PBW : Nikolaos 20111.