Nicholas (eleventh century)
Obverse
Probably a portrait of the Virgin, with nimbus, otherwise indistinct. No visible epigraphy. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of St Thomas, with nimbus, holding his right hand in blessing, a book in left hand. Visible at left : Ο|Α; at right : Θ||Μ, . ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θωμ[άς]. Remains of circular inscription:
ΘΤΣΔ,ΝΙΚΟΛ,
[Θεοτόκε βοή]θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Νικολ(άῳ)
Obverse
Probably a portrait of the Virgin, with nimbus, otherwise indistinct. No visible epigraphy. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of St Thomas, with nimbus, holding his right hand in blessing, a book in left hand. Visible at left : Ο|Α; at right : Θ||Μ, . ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θωμ[άς]. Remains of circular inscription:
ΘΤΣΔ,ΝΙΚΟΛ,
[Θεοτόκε βοή]θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Νικολ(άῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3506 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικολάῳ.
Τheotokos, help your servant Nicholas.
Commentary
Reverse inscription corroded, hence it is uncertain whether the invocation reads Θεοτόκε or Κύριε.