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Nikephoros (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Monogram. Border of dots.

η - ι - κ - ν

Νικη

Reverse

Monogram. Border of dots.

ο - ρ - φ - ω

φόρῷ

Obverse

Monogram. Border of dots.

η - ι - κ - ν

Νικη

Reverse

Monogram. Border of dots.

ο - ρ - φ - ω

φόρῷ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.311
Diameter 20.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm

Translation

Νικηφόρῷ.

Nikephoros.

Commentary

The dual monograms on this seal work together to form the name clearly in the dative, Νικηφόρῳ. All the letters are represented. Though the two monograms are identical, it is from a different die from BZS.1955.1.312.