Nicholas (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint Nicholas, with nimbus, blessing with right hand, holding book in left hand. Inscription in two columns : |ν|κιλ||ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚε̅
.ηθει
ν.κολ
Θ(εοτό)κε β[ο]ήθει Ν[ι]κολάῳ
Obverse
Bust of Saint Nicholas, with nimbus, blessing with right hand, holding book in left hand. Inscription in two columns : |ν|κιλ||ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚε̅
.ηθει
ν.κολ
Θ(εοτό)κε β[ο]ήθει Ν[ι]κολάῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2592 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νικολάῳ.
Mother of God, help Nicholas.
Commentary
Note that the iota and kappa in the sigla on the obverse are reversed.