Michael protospatharios and proximos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at right: Κ|Ο|Λ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νι]κόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΙΧΗΛ
ΣΠΘ,Ρ̣,
ΠΡΟ̣
Μ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [Μ]ιχαὴλ (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) προξίμ(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Inscription preserved at right: Κ|Ο|Λ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νι]κόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΙΧΗΛ
ΣΠΘ,Ρ̣,
ΠΡΟ̣
Μ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [Μ]ιχαὴλ (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) προξίμ(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2542 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ προξίμῳ.
Lord, help Michael protospatharios and proximos.