Stephen Xanthos (twelfth/thirteenth century)
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: ο|α||οσνι|κο|λα|οσ : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
τηρειθε
ραποντθυ
μυρολυτα̣α̣
νθεφαν̣
νικολαε
π̣ρ̣α̣κ̣τ̣ε̣α̣
τήρει, θεράπον τοῦ Θ(εο)ῦ, μυροβλύτα, Ξανθοῦ Στεφάνου, Νικόλαε, πρακτέα
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: ο|α||οσνι|κο|λα|οσ : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
τηρειθε
ραποντθυ
μυρολυτα̣α̣
νθεφαν̣
νικολαε
π̣ρ̣α̣κ̣τ̣ε̣α̣
τήρει, θεράπον τοῦ Θ(εο)ῦ, μυροβλύτα, Ξανθοῦ Στεφάνου, Νικόλαε, πρακτέα
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.213 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
Translation
τήρει, θεράπον τοῦ Θεοῦ, μυροβλύτα, Ξανθοῦ Στεφάνου, Νικόλαε, πρακτέα.
Nicholas, servant of God, source of myrrh, safeguard the acts of Stephanos Xanthos.
Commentary
The inscription consists of two twelve-syllable verses.
See also PBW: Stephanos 20160 (citing parallel seals).