Niketas asekretis and judge of Koloneia (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps (X at the lower crossbar), with fleurons rising from the base to the upper crossbar. Remains of a circular inscription within a border of dots:
+κεR......λ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
.ν.κη.
..ηκρη.
Sκριτηκ.
λνεια
– –
Ν[ι]κή[τᾳ ἀσ]ηκρῆ[τ(ις)] (καὶ) κριτῇ Κ[ο]λωνεία(ς)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps (X at the lower crossbar), with fleurons rising from the base to the upper crossbar. Remains of a circular inscription within a border of dots:
+κεR......λ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
.ν.κη.
..ηκρη.
Sκριτηκ.
λνεια
– –
Ν[ι]κή[τᾳ ἀσ]ηκρῆ[τ(ις)] (καὶ) κριτῇ Κ[ο]λωνεία(ς)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1577 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 48.4. Bryer-Winfield, Pontos, 147, no. 38. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικήτᾳ ἀσηκρῆτις καὶ κριτῇ Κολωνείας.
Lord, help your servant Niketas, asekretis and judge of Koloneia.
Bibliography
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