Nikephoros G..., sebastophoros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No sigla visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Indeterminate border.
.....
τσ
νικηφορ,
σεαστο
φορ,τγε̣
...ταν.
[Θ(εοτό)κε] β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Νικηφόρ(ῳ) σεβαστοφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Γε...ταν.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No sigla visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Indeterminate border.
.....
τσ
νικηφορ,
σεαστο
φορ,τγε̣
...ταν.
[Θ(εοτό)κε] β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Νικηφόρ(ῳ) σεβαστοφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Γε...ταν.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1869 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικηφόρῳ σεβαστοφόρῳ τῷ Γε...ταν.
Mother of God, help your servant Nikephoros Ge..., sebastophoros.
Commentary
The owner's family name cannot be reconstituted on the basis of the letters preserved.