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Nicholas (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin praying with medallion. Inscription : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕΘ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΛΝΙΚ.
ΛΑ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λῳ Νικ[ο]λάῳ

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin praying with medallion. Inscription : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕΘ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΛΝΙΚ.
ΛΑ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λῳ Νικ[ο]λάῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2113
Diameter 19.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικολάῳ.

Lord, help your servant Nicholas.