Nicholas Maurokatakalon (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
νικ
λ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικωλάῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
το
υ̣ροκ
τκλ,
το Μαυροκατακαλ(ών)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
νικ
λ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικωλάῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
το
υ̣ροκ
τκλ,
το Μαυροκατακαλ(ών)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2708 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικωλάῳ το Μαυροκατακαλών.
Lord, help Nicholas Maurokatakalon.
Commentary
The owner of this seal is the Nicholas Maurokatakalon attested as an effective military commander in the 1080s and 1090s and a trusted subordinate of Alexios I Komnenos; see PBW: Nikolaos 15002 (with a parallel seal noted).