Niketas Opos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Inscription: |γε|ρ|γι|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
keοηθ,
νικητα
τπο
ν
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Νικήτᾳ τῷ Ὠπόν
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Inscription: |γε|ρ|γι|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
keοηθ,
νικητα
τπο
ν
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Νικήτᾳ τῷ Ὠπόν
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3208 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. G.S. Georgiou, "The Byzantine family of Opos: Addenda et corrigenda," Byzantion 83 (2013), no. 9. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικήτᾳ τῷ Ὠπόν.
Lord, help Niketas Opos.
Commentary
Note that the family name is given in the accusative case whereas the preceding article and the owner's Christian name are in the dative, as expected in this type of invocation.