Niketas (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of St. Niketas holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Traces of epigraphy: |ν.|κ|..|α. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ι]κ[ήτ]α[ς]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of St. Niketas holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Traces of epigraphy: |ν.|κ|..|α. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ι]κ[ήτ]α[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
ι
νικητα
τνικη
Τ̣ασ
Χ̣Α̣ριΝ̣
δίδου, Νικήτα, τῷ Νικήτᾳ σὴν χάριν
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3950 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 645. |
Translation
δίδου, Νικήτα, τῷ Νικήτᾳ σὴν χάριν.
Niketas, bestow your grace upon Niketas.
Commentary