Niketas hypatos (seventh century, second half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Νικήτᾳ; in the quarters: ΥΠ.|ΤΩ. Wreath border.
Νικήτᾳ ὑπάτῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5387 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νικήτᾳ ὑπάτῳ.
Theotokos, help Niketas hypatos.
Commentary
The right portion of the reverse monogram is cut off, but the left bar of the Η seems present, and the reading is thus likely Niketas.