Nikephoros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of Saint Panteleimon, with nimbus, details obscure. Inscription in two columns : |ΠΑ|Ν|ΤΕ|Λ|Ε|Η|Μ|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Παντελεήμο(ν). Circular inscription, beginning with a cross between double border of dots.
̣̣ΓΙΟΙΤΘ̅ΥΟΗΘΕΙ̣Τ̣Ε
ἅγιοι τοῦ Θ(εο)ῦ βοήθειτε
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Nicholas, with nimbus, holding right hand in attitude of blessing, holding book in left hand. Inscription in two columns : |ΝΙ|Κ,|Λ|ΑΟ|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Circular inscription, beginning with a cross between double border of dots.
ΤΝΔ̣ΛΗΜΝΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟ,
των δούλ(ον) ἡμῶν Νικηφόρον
Obverse
Standing figure of Saint Panteleimon, with nimbus, details obscure. Inscription in two columns : |ΠΑ|Ν|ΤΕ|Λ|Ε|Η|Μ|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Παντελεήμο(ν). Circular inscription, beginning with a cross between double border of dots.
̣̣ΓΙΟΙΤΘ̅ΥΟΗΘΕΙ̣Τ̣Ε
ἅγιοι τοῦ Θ(εο)ῦ βοήθειτε
Reverse
Standing figure of Saint Nicholas, with nimbus, holding right hand in attitude of blessing, holding book in left hand. Inscription in two columns : |ΝΙ|Κ,|Λ|ΑΟ|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Circular inscription, beginning with a cross between double border of dots.
ΤΝΔ̣ΛΗΜΝΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟ,
των δούλ(ον) ἡμῶν Νικηφόρον
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2814 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Translation
ἅγιοι τοῦ Θεοῦ βοήθειτε των δούλον ἡμῶν Νικήφόρον.
Saints of God, help your servant Nikephoros.
Commentary
Note the homophonic confusion between ἡμῶν and ὑμῶν; we transcribe the inscription literally but translate it in accordance with the intended meaning.