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Nikephoros Dithetos (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, her hands upraised in supplication, with the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Sigla on either side: Μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ke̅,θ,
τσ
νηκηφο
ροτοη
θ̣Ετ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Νηκηφόρο το Δηθέτῳ

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, her hands upraised in supplication, with the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Sigla on either side: Μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ke̅,θ,
τσ
νηκηφο
ροτοη
θ̣Ετ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Νηκηφόρο το Δηθέτῳ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1129
Diameter 18.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νηκηφόρο το Δηθέτῳ.

Lord, help your servant Nikephoros Dithetos.