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Nicholas Choirosphaktes (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No sigla or border visible.

Reverse

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


νικολ,
τχιρ,
σφακτ,

Νικολ(άου) τοῦ Χιρ(ο)σφάκτ(ου)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No sigla or border visible.

Reverse

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


νικολ,
τχιρ,
σφακτ,

Νικολ(άου) τοῦ Χιρ(ο)σφάκτ(ου)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1061
Diameter 19.0 mm
Condition Corroded.
Previous Editions

See PBW : Nikolaos 20277.

Translation

Νικολάου τοῦ Χιροσφάκτου.

(Seal of) Nicholas Choirosphaktes.

Commentary

Note the metrical seal of Nicholas Choirosphaktes, most likely the same man, cited in this entry.