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Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Τhe Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Bust of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: ||Ι||Ο|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.

Obverse

Τhe Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Bust of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: ||Ι||Ο|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1873
Diameter 11.0 mm; field: 8.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, no. 10.24

Bibliography

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