Nikephoros protospatharios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a military saint, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. No visible epigraphy. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Linear border.
κε,θ
νικηφορ̣
ᾶσπαθα
ρι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικηφόρ(ῳ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Bust of a military saint, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. No visible epigraphy. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Linear border.
κε,θ
νικηφορ̣
ᾶσπαθα
ρι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικηφόρ(ῳ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2561 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Condition | Extremely worn; broken at top and bottom of channel. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help Nikephoros, protospatharios.