Michael Porphyrokionites (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas offering a blessing and holding the Gospel. Sigla on either side: Ο|νι|κο : ὁ (ἅγιος) Νικό[λαος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, presumably beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κ̅εο
.θειμι
.πορφυ
ροκι
νιτ,
Κύριε βο[ή]θει Μιχ(αὴλ) [τ]ῷ Πορφυρκιωνίτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas offering a blessing and holding the Gospel. Sigla on either side: Ο|νι|κο : ὁ (ἅγιος) Νικό[λαος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, presumably beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κ̅εο
.θειμι
.πορφυ
ροκι
νιτ,
Κύριε βο[ή]θει Μιχ(αὴλ) [τ]ῷ Πορφυρκιωνίτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1135 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Πορφυρκιωνίτῃ.
Mother of God, help Michael Porphyrokionites.