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Anonymous (twelfth century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Τhe Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅ΘΥ̣: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

St Nicholas, his right hand is effaced, his left hand is holding a gospel book. Inscription in two columns: .|Ν̣Ι|Κ̣Λ|Α|Ο̣ : [ὁ ἅγιος] Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.

Obverse

Τhe Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅ΘΥ̣: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

St Nicholas, his right hand is effaced, his left hand is holding a gospel book. Inscription in two columns: .|Ν̣Ι|Κ̣Λ|Α|Ο̣ : [ὁ ἅγιος] Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3498
Diameter 17.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, 5.58.

Bibliography

  • Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)