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Nikephoros Antiochites (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Nicholas offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ν|.|κ,λ|α|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ι]κ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅θ,
νικηφο
ρταν
τιοχη
τ̣η

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικηφόρῳ τῷ Ἀντιοχήτῃ

Obverse

Bust of St Nicholas offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ν|.|κ,λ|α|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ι]κ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅θ,
νικηφο
ρταν
τιοχη
τ̣η

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικηφόρῳ τῷ Ἀντιοχήτῃ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1287
Diameter 21.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm
Previous Editions

See PBW: Nikephoros 20197.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ τῷ Ἀντιοχήτῃ.

Lord, help Nikephoros Antiochites.