Nikephoros Bourtzes, vestes and katepano (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
A military saint (likely St George) standing, holding a spear and shield. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Indeterminate border.
Η̣φ̣ο̣
στηκ
παν,τ̣̣
̣ρτη
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικ]ηφό[ρῳ βέ]στῃ (καὶ) κ[ατε]πάνω τῷ [Β]ούρτζῃ
Obverse
A military saint (likely St George) standing, holding a spear and shield. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Indeterminate border.
Η̣φ̣ο̣
στηκ
παν,τ̣̣
̣ρτη
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Νικ]ηφό[ρῳ βέ]στῃ (καὶ) κ[ατε]πάνω τῷ [Β]ούρτζῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5141 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Cheynet-Vannier, "La famille Bourtzès," no. 25 (with commentary, in Etudes prosopographiques, 15-55). |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Νικηφόρῳ βέστῃ καὶ κατεπάνω τῷ Βούρτζῃ.
Lord, help Nikephoros Bourtzes, vestes and katepano.
Bibliography
- Études prosopographiques (Open in Zotero)