Niketas (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint Nicholas, blessing with right hand, and holding the Gospel in left hand. Inscription : |ΝΙΚ|Ο|Λ̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Circular inscription along the circumference, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣,Θ,ΝΙΚΗΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικήτᾳ
Obverse
Bust of Saint Nicholas, blessing with right hand, and holding the Gospel in left hand. Inscription : |ΝΙΚ|Ο|Λ̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Circular inscription along the circumference, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣,Θ,ΝΙΚΗΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικήτᾳ
Reverse
Bust of Saint Niketas, beardless. Inscription : Ο||ΓΙ|Ο|ΣΝ|Ι|ΚΙ|Τ : ὀ ἅγιος Νικήτα(ς). Border of dots.
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1209 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικήτᾳ.
Lord, help Niketas.