Nikephoros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a saint, possibly Saint Nicholas, details obscure. Scant traces of sigla in two columns : Α|Ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νι(κο)λ]αό(ς). Traces of circular inscription. Linear border.
..ΟΗΘΕΙ
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθει
Reverse
Bust of Saint George, with nimbus, holding spear in right hand, shield in left. Inscription in two columns : .|Γ̣|Ε̣|.Ρ̣|.Ι̣|Ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γε[ώ]ρ[γ]ιο(ς). Circular inscription, beginning with a cross. Linear border.
ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡ
Νικηφόρῳ
Obverse
Bust of a saint, possibly Saint Nicholas, details obscure. Scant traces of sigla in two columns : Α|Ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νι(κο)λ]αό(ς). Traces of circular inscription. Linear border.
..ΟΗΘΕΙ
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθει
Reverse
Bust of Saint George, with nimbus, holding spear in right hand, shield in left. Inscription in two columns : .|Γ̣|Ε̣|.Ρ̣|.Ι̣|Ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γε[ώ]ρ[γ]ιο(ς). Circular inscription, beginning with a cross. Linear border.
ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡ
Νικηφόρῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2812 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ.
Lord, help Nikephoros.