Nicholas patrikios and judge of the Thrakesioi (eleventh century)
Obverse
St. Nicholas standing, turning to his right with his hands outstretched towards the Hand of God extending from a mandorla. Inscription in two columns: ο|ν|ι-κ|ο|λ, : Ὁ (ἅγιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five (possibly six) lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
– –
+κεR,θ,
νικολα
π̅ρ̅ικιS
κριτητ
.θρακη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικολάῳ π(ατ)ρικίῳ (καὶ) κριτῇ τῶ[ν] Θρᾳκη[σίων]
Obverse
St. Nicholas standing, turning to his right with his hands outstretched towards the Hand of God extending from a mandorla. Inscription in two columns: ο|ν|ι-κ|ο|λ, : Ὁ (ἅγιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five (possibly six) lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
– –
+κεR,θ,
νικολα
π̅ρ̅ικιS
κριτητ
.θρακη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικολάῳ π(ατ)ρικίῳ (καὶ) κριτῇ τῶ[ν] Θρᾳκη[σίων]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4857 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 3, no. 2.20. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικολάῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ κριτῇ τῶν Θρᾳκησίων.
Lord, help Nicholas, patrikios and judge of Thrakesioi.
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