Gregory Moudapher (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ν|ι̣κ̣λ||ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσΔ,
γριγορι
τμα
φε̣ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Γριγορίῳ τῷ Μουδάφερ
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ν|ι̣κ̣λ||ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσΔ,
γριγορι
τμα
φε̣ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Γριγορίῳ τῷ Μουδάφερ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4769 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γριγορίῳ τῷ Μουδάφερ.
Lord, help your servant Gregory Moudapher.
Commentary
Note the owner's Arabic family name, "the victorious."