Nicholas bishop (seventh century)
Obverse
Block monogram with cross above. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - υ
Νικολάου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross at beginning of first line and below the last. Wreath border.
+ΕΠΙΣ
ΚΟΠΟΥ
ΔΟΥΛΟ
ΥΧΥ
+
ἐπισκόπου δούλου Χ(ριστο)ῦ
Obverse
Block monogram with cross above. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - υ
Νικολάου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross at beginning of first line and below the last. Wreath border.
+ΕΠΙΣ
ΚΟΠΟΥ
ΔΟΥΛΟ
ΥΧΥ
+
ἐπισκόπου δούλου Χ(ριστο)ῦ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1187 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 2816; Laurent, Corpus V/1, 999. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Νικολάου ἐπισκόπου, δούλου Χ(ριστο)ῦ.
(Seal of) Nicholas bishop, servant of Christ.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)