Niketas silentiarios and imperial notarios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ–ΣΩ|Δ–ΛΩ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
Ν.Κ
ΗΤΣ̣Ι
ΛΕΝΤΙΡ
ΙΩΒ⸉Ν
ΟΤΡ⸉
Ν[ι]κήτᾳ σιλεντιαρίῳ (καὶ) β(ασιικῷ) νοταρ(ίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ–ΣΩ|Δ–ΛΩ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
Ν.Κ
ΗΤΣ̣Ι
ΛΕΝΤΙΡ
ΙΩΒ⸉Ν
ΟΤΡ⸉
Ν[ι]κήτᾳ σιλεντιαρίῳ (καὶ) β(ασιικῷ) νοταρ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1103 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 2262. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικήτᾳ σιλεντιαρίῳ καὶ βασιικῷ νοταρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Niketas silentiarios and imperial notarios.