Nikephoros Nikaeus (eleventh century)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Indeterminate border.
νικη
ˋσρΆ
γισμ
Νικηφόρου σφράγισμα
Reverse
Inscription in three lines, ending with a cross. Decorations above and below. Indeterminate border.
τοῦ
νικ
Έσ
τοῦ Νικαέως
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Indeterminate border.
νικη
ˋσρΆ
γισμ
Νικηφόρου σφράγισμα
Reverse
Inscription in three lines, ending with a cross. Decorations above and below. Indeterminate border.
τοῦ
νικ
Έσ
τοῦ Νικαέως
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3932 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1508. |
Translation
Νικηφόρου σφράγισμα τοῦ Νικαέως.
The seal of Nikephoros Nikaeus.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the use of accent marks.
For other mentions of the family name Nikaeus, see Wassiliou-Seibt's commentary to this seal, with references to related specimens in her catalogue of metrical seals. She dates the present seal to the years between 1060 and 1080.