Nikephoros (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V) of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. In the quarters : ΤΣ|ΔΛ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
Χ̅Ε
ΒΟΗΘΗ
ΝΗΚΗΦ
Ρ
Χ(ριστ)ὲ βοήθη Νηκηφώρου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V) of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. In the quarters : ΤΣ|ΔΛ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
Χ̅Ε
ΒΟΗΘΗ
ΝΗΚΗΦ
Ρ
Χ(ριστ)ὲ βοήθη Νηκηφώρου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4189 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ.
Theotokos, help your (servant).
Χριστέ, βοήθη Νηκηφώρου.
Christ, help Nikephoros.