Anonymous (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |νι|κολ|̣Ο̣|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
τσ
μερρ̣
τρισ
κρο
τ,
τῷ σ[ῷ] με φρούρ(ει), ὦ τρίσ[μα]καρ, ο[ἰκ(έ)]τ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |νι|κολ|̣Ο̣|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
τσ
μερρ̣
τρισ
κρο
τ,
τῷ σ[ῷ] με φρούρ(ει), ὦ τρίσ[μα]καρ, ο[ἰκ(έ)]τ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1916 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
Translation
τῷ σῷ με φρούρει, ὦ τρίσμακαρ, οἰκέτῃ.
O Thrice-blessed One, protect me, your servant.