Nicholas Chaldos, vestes and strategos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, turned slightly to his right with his hands upraised towards the manus Dei. Epigraphy on either side: |νι|κ|ολ|αο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
σφρα
γησνικο
λαεστ
Sστρατηγ,
του.αλ
σφραγὴς Νικολάου βέστου (καὶ) στρατηγ(οῦ) τοῦ [Χ]άλδου
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, turned slightly to his right with his hands upraised towards the manus Dei. Epigraphy on either side: |νι|κ|ολ|αο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
σφρα
γησνικο
λαεστ
Sστρατηγ,
του.αλ
σφραγὴς Νικολάου βέστου (καὶ) στρατηγ(οῦ) τοῦ [Χ]άλδου
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1157 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Nikolaos 20111. |
Translation
σφραγὴς Νικολάου βέστου καὶ στρατηγοῦ τοῦ Χάλδου.
Seal of Nicholas Chaldos, vestes and strategos.