Nikephoros Palaiologos, proedros and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing in profile, her hands raised to the manus Dei in the upper right. Sigla on either side: θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
σκε.
ενικηφο
ρονπροε̣̣
Ρονουκ
τοπλ
ιολογο
σκέ[π]ε Νικηφόρον πρόεδρον (καὶ) δοῦκα το Παλαιολόγο
Obverse
The Mother of God standing in profile, her hands raised to the manus Dei in the upper right. Sigla on either side: θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
σκε.
ενικηφο
ρονπροε̣̣
Ρονουκ
τοπλ
ιολογο
σκέ[π]ε Νικηφόρον πρόεδρον (καὶ) δοῦκα το Παλαιολόγο
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2048 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέπε Νικηφόρον πρόεδρον καὶ δοῦκα το Παλαιολόγο.
Protect Nikephoros Palaiologos, proedros and doux.
Commentary
The owner of this seal may well have been the Nikephoros Palaiologos active during the 1070s who died in battle against Robert Guiscard at Dyrrachion in 1081. See PBW : Nikephoros 101.