Nicholas magistros, "man" (?) of the raiktor (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower transverse bar) mounted on a base of four steps. Fleurons rise on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription along the circumference, beginning at seven o'clock:
κε̣ο̣η̣θ̣η̣τσουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
νικο
λομγ̣
ηστρ,..
τουρε.
τορ
Νικολάο μαγήστρ(ῳ) [τῷ] τοῦ ῥέ[κ]τορ(ος)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower transverse bar) mounted on a base of four steps. Fleurons rise on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription along the circumference, beginning at seven o'clock:
κε̣ο̣η̣θ̣η̣τσουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
νικο
λομγ̣
ηστρ,..
τουρε.
τορ
Νικολάο μαγήστρ(ῳ) [τῷ] τοῦ ῥέ[κ]τορ(ος)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1122 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Partially effaced. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικολάο μαγήστρῳ τῷ τοῦ ῥέκτορος.
Lord, help your servant Nicholas magistros, "man" of the rhaiktor.
Commentary
We have interpreted the phrase ὁ τοῦ ῥέκτορος as "man" of the raiktor, but it may mean that the owner was a relative or protégé of this official.