Nikephoros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy at right: Τ|ρι : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημή]τρι[ος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισαγ.
εσον..
λοννικη
φορον
σκέποις, ἅγ[ι]ε, σὸν [δοῦ]λον Νικηφόρον
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Traces of epigraphy at right: Τ|ρι : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημή]τρι[ος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισαγ.
εσον..
λοννικη
φορον
σκέποις, ἅγ[ι]ε, σὸν [δοῦ]λον Νικηφόρον
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1553 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1960. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἅγιε, σὸν δοῦλον Νικηφόρον.
Holy One, may you protect your servant Nikephoros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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