Nicholas Akapnes, asekretis (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at right: λ|α|ο, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικό]λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ̣
Νικολ̣
σικρι
τ,τκ̣
Πν̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικολά(ῳ) ἀσικριτ(ις) τ(ῷ) Ἀκάπν(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at right: λ|α|ο, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικό]λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ̣
Νικολ̣
σικρι
τ,τκ̣
Πν̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικολά(ῳ) ἀσικριτ(ις) τ(ῷ) Ἀκάπν(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2954 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Nikolaos 20149. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικολάῳ ἀσικριτις τῷ Ἀκάπνῃ.
Lord, help Nicholas Akapnes, asekretis.