Nikephoros Sarantenos, protoproedros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St Demetrios standing, holding a spear and shield. One letter of the inscription visible at right: ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτρι]ο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. Border of dots.
....
.ικηφο.
.προε
τσα̣Ρ.ν̣
Την̣
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ν]ικηφό[ρ(ῳ) (πρωτο)]προέ[δρῳ] τῷ Σαρ[α]ντηνῷ
Obverse
St Demetrios standing, holding a spear and shield. One letter of the inscription visible at right: ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτρι]ο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. Border of dots.
....
.ικηφο.
.προε
τσα̣Ρ.ν̣
Την̣
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ν]ικηφό[ρ(ῳ) (πρωτο)]προέ[δρῳ] τῷ Σαρ[α]ντηνῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1855 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped; one quarter missing. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Nikephoros 20157. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ πρωτοπροέδρῳ τῷ Σαραντηνῷ.
Lord, help Nikephoros Sarantenos, protoproedros.