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Nicholas (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Saint Nicholas, blessing with right hand, holding the Gospel in left hand. Inscription : |ΝΙ|ΚΟΛ|Α|ΟΣ : ὁ [ἅ(γιος)] Νικόλαος. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, with a cross above. Linear border.


ΚΕΟ̣
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛΟ
ΝΙΚΟΛΑ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλο Νικολάῳ

Obverse

Bust of Saint Nicholas, blessing with right hand, holding the Gospel in left hand. Inscription : |ΝΙ|ΚΟΛ|Α|ΟΣ : ὁ [ἅ(γιος)] Νικόλαος. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, with a cross above. Linear border.


ΚΕΟ̣
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛΟ
ΝΙΚΟΛΑ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλο Νικολάῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1495
Diameter 19.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλο Νικολάῳ.

Lord, help your servant Nicholas.