Nicholas Aplesphares (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Standing figure of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ΝΙ|ΚΟΛ|Α|Ο: ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
Standing figure of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ΝΙ|ΚΟΛ|Α|Ο: ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines (the last line is only partially preserved). A cross above. Border of dots.
Π̣Ρ̣ΟΕΡΕ̣
ΥΡΝΕΚ
Π̣Α̣Σ̣Η̣Σ̣ΛΑΗΣ
ΡΥΟΥΑΠΛΕΣΑ
ΡΣΟΝΝΙΚΟ
ΛΑΟΝΟΙΚΕ
Τ̣̣
πρόεδρε Μύρων, ἐκ πάσης βλάβης ῥύου Ἀπλεσφάρην σὸν Νικόλαον οἰκέτην
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5538 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenen II, no. 1840. |
Translation
πρόεδρε Μύρων, ἐκ πάσης βλάβης ῥύου Ἀπλεσφάρην σὸν Νικόλαον οἰκέτην.
Bishop of Myra, keep your servant Nicholas Aplesphares safe from all harm.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)