Niketas Xiphilinos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: μ : Μ(ήτηρ) [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
.ε̣.
ι̣κητα
.ιφι
λινο
[Κ(ύρι)]ε β(οή)[θ(ει) Ν]ικήτᾳ [τ]ῷ Ξιφιλίνο
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: μ : Μ(ήτηρ) [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
.ε̣.
ι̣κητα
.ιφι
λινο
[Κ(ύρι)]ε β(οή)[θ(ει) Ν]ικήτᾳ [τ]ῷ Ξιφιλίνο
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2523 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικήτᾳ τῷ Ξιφιλίνο.
Lord, help Niketas Xiphilinos.
Commentary
The owner of this seal may be the same Niketas Xiphilinos attested in judicial offices and roles; see PBW: Niketas 126 and 159, and the seals of Niketas Xiphilinos cited in this entry.