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Nikephoros Gabalas (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


θκ̅ε,θ,
νικηφορ,
τγ
λ

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικηφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Γαβαλᾷ

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


θκ̅ε,θ,
νικηφορ,
τγ
λ

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικηφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Γαβαλᾷ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.3027
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm
Previous Editions

See PBW: Nikephoros 20238.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ τῷ Γαβαλᾷ.

Mother of God, help Nikephoros Gabalas.