Nicholas (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding a book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy: ν|.κ|ο|λ|οσ : [ὁ ἅγιος] Ν[ι]κόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομνυ
μονσκεπ,
μεσον
λονμ
κρ
ὁμώνυμον σκέπ(οις) με σὸν δούλον, μάκαρ
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding a book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy: ν|.κ|ο|λ|οσ : [ὁ ἅγιος] Ν[ι]κόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομνυ
μονσκεπ,
μεσον
λονμ
κρ
ὁμώνυμον σκέπ(οις) με σὸν δούλον, μάκαρ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3680 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1680b. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον σκέποις με σὸν δούλον, μάκαρ.
Blessèd one, may you protect your servant of the same name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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