Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St John the Baptist, standing, holding a cross-staff in his right hand and an open scroll in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι|ΟΟ||,|Μ|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρ(ο)μος. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Nicholas, standing, possibly holding a small cross in his right hand and a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: Ο||ΓΙ|Ο|Σ|Ι|ΚΟ|Λ|ΟΣ̣ : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St John the Baptist, standing, holding a cross-staff in his right hand and an open scroll in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι|ΟΟ||,|Μ|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρ(ο)μος. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Nicholas, standing, possibly holding a small cross in his right hand and a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: Ο||ΓΙ|Ο|Σ|Ι|ΚΟ|Λ|ΟΣ̣ : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4394 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 13.5. |
Commentary
It is unusual to find Saint Nicholas holding a small cross since he was neither a martyr nor confessor.