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Nikephoros vestitor (eighth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (seemingly type V). In the quarters: τσ|λ. Thin wreath border. 

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Thin wreath border.

ν̣ικη
φ̣ορβ
εστιτ
ορ/

Νικηφόρῳ βεστίτορ(ι)

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (seemingly type V). In the quarters: τσ|λ. Thin wreath border. 

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Thin wreath border.

ν̣ικη
φ̣ορβ
εστιτ
ορ/

Νικηφόρῳ βεστίτορ(ι)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.967
Diameter 20.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικηφόρῳ βεστίτορι.

Mother of God, help your servant Nikephoros, vestitor.