Nikephoros Melissenos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
A bust of the Mother of God with the medallion. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
...ΗΘΕΙ
[Θ(εοτό)κε βο]ήθει
Reverse
A bust of a bearded man holding a cross or globus cruciger in right hand and a ball in left hand. Border of dots.
Obverse
A bust of the Mother of God with the medallion. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
...ΗΘΕΙ
[Θ(εοτό)κε βο]ήθει
Reverse
A bust of a bearded man holding a cross or globus cruciger in right hand and a ball in left hand. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3246 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει...
Mother of God, help...
Commentary
The identity of the owner of this seal has been confirmed with reference to the parallels cited in this entry.
See PBW: Nikephoros 115.