Nikephoros Batatzes, magistros, vestes, and doux of all the West (eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1300 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1 no. 1.21b. |
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and a shield. Inscription: |.η|τρι|ο,: Ὁ ἅγιος Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in eight lines preceded by decoration and ending with horizontal bar. Border of dots.
αγιεδη
μητριε,ηθ,
νικηφορ
μαγιστρΕ
στηSδουκΗ
πασησδυσε
στατ
ατη
Ἁγιε Δημήτριε β(ο)ήθ(ει) Νικηφόρῳ μαγίστρῳ βέστῃ (καὶ) δουκὶ πάσης Δύσεως τῷ Βατάτζῃ.
Translation
Ἁγιε Δημήτριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ μαγίστρῳ βέστῃ καὶ δουκὶ πάσης Δύσεως τῷ Βατάτζῃ.
St. Demetrios, help Nikephoros Batatzes, magistros, vestes and doux of all the West.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1300 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1 no. 1.21b. |
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1300 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1 no. 1.21b. |
Commentary
See the commentary to BZS 1947.2.1344.