Nicholas Mermentoulos, droungarios of the Vigla (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at left: ο||γι|ο̣σ̣ : ὁ ἅγιος [Νικόλαος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
οηθ,
ο̣λ
γρι
.ιγλσ
.ερμεν
.υ̣λ̣.
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθ(ει) [Νικ]ολάῳ [δρουγ]γαρίῳ [τῆς Β]ίγλας [τῷ Μ]ερμεν[το]ύλ[ῳ]
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at left: ο||γι|ο̣σ̣ : ὁ ἅγιος [Νικόλαος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
οηθ,
ο̣λ
γρι
.ιγλσ
.ερμεν
.υ̣λ̣.
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθ(ει) [Νικ]ολάῳ [δρουγ]γαρίῳ [τῆς Β]ίγλας [τῷ Μ]ερμεν[το]ύλ[ῳ]
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2543 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; half preserved. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικολάῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῆς Βίγλας τῷ Μερμεντούλῳ.
Lord, help Nicholas Mermentoulos, droungarios of the Vigla.
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Commentary
See PBW: Nikolaos 104.