Nicholas (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: |ν|ι̣κ̣λ|α|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
εγ
σφργ,μ
σκεπ,νι
κολ
ἐγὼ σφράγ(ισ)μα (καὶ) σκἐπ(η) Νικολάῳ
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: |ν|ι̣κ̣λ|α|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
εγ
σφργ,μ
σκεπ,νι
κολ
ἐγὼ σφράγ(ισ)μα (καὶ) σκἐπ(η) Νικολάῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1560 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | This inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 679. |
Translation
ἐγὼ σφράγισμα καὶ σκἐπη Νικολάῳ.
I am the seal and protection for Nicholas.