Nikephoros Dalassenos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκε
οηθει
νικηορ,
τ̣αλα
σιν̣
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Νικηφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Δαλασινῷ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκε
οηθει
νικηορ,
τ̣αλα
σιν̣
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Νικηφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Δαλασινῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1521 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cheynet, "Les Dalassènoi," no. 29. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ τῷ Δαλασινῷ.
Mother of God, help Nikephoros Dalassenos.