Nicholas (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding a book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy: ..|γι|ο|σ..|κο|λ|ο. : [ὁ ἅ]γιος [Νι]κόλαο[ς]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Indeterminate border.
ομ.
.υμον
.κεποισ
μεσον
λονμ
κρ
ὁμ[ών]υμον [σ]κέποις με σὸν δούλον, μάκαρ
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding a book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy: ..|γι|ο|σ..|κο|λ|ο. : [ὁ ἅ]γιος [Νι]κόλαο[ς]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Indeterminate border.
ομ.
.υμον
.κεποισ
μεσον
λονμ
κρ
ὁμ[ών]υμον [σ]κέποις με σὸν δούλον, μάκαρ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3679 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1600a. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον σκέποις με σὸν δούλον, μάκαρ.
Blessèd one, may you protect your servant of the same name.
Commentary