Nikephoros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint George, with nimbus, holding spear in right hand, shield in left. Inscription in two columns : .|Γ|Ε̣|.|Ρ|Γ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γε[ώ]ργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ̣Π,ΜΕ
ΜΡΤ,Λ
ΤΡΙΝΝΙΚΗ
ΦΟΡΟ,
σκέπ(ε) με, μάρτ(υς) λάτριν Νικηφόρο(ν)
Obverse
Bust of Saint George, with nimbus, holding spear in right hand, shield in left. Inscription in two columns : .|Γ|Ε̣|.|Ρ|Γ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γε[ώ]ργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ̣Π,ΜΕ
ΜΡΤ,Λ
ΤΡΙΝΝΙΚΗ
ΦΟΡΟ,
σκέπ(ε) με, μάρτ(υς) λάτριν Νικηφόρο(ν)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3711 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Translation
σκέπε με μάρτυς λάτριν Νικηφόρον.
Martyr, help me, your servant Nikephoros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This metrical inscription should be added to the corpus assembled by Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden.