Nikephoros anthypatos, patrikios epi tou Chrysotriklinou (tenth/eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1379 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along the channel on the reverse. |
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin holding the Child. Indistinct sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Along the circumference, an invocation. Border of dots.
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Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
νικη
.ορ,νθυ
.τ,πτρι
.επιτου
...ικλ
.νου
Νικηφόρῳ ἀνθυπάτῳ, πατρικίῳ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικηφόρῳ ἀνθυπάτῳ, πατρικίῳ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου.
Mother of God, help your servant Nikephoros anthypatos, patrikios, epi tou Chrysotriklinou.