Nike(tas/phoros) deacon, imperial cleric, and chartophylax (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Cross with intricate fleurons in all four angles. Circular inscription within border of dots.
κεΟΗΘΕΙΤ...Δ,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with decorations above and below. Border of dots.
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ΝΙΚΗ
.ΔΙΑΚΟ,
Α,ΚΛΗˊ
ΧΑΡΤΟ.
ΥΛΑΚΙ
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Νικητᾳ/φόρῳ διακόνῳ, βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτοφύλακι
Obverse
Cross with intricate fleurons in all four angles. Circular inscription within border of dots.
κεΟΗΘΕΙΤ...Δ,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with decorations above and below. Border of dots.
·
ΝΙΚΗ
.ΔΙΑΚΟ,
Α,ΚΛΗˊ
ΧΑΡΤΟ.
ΥΛΑΚΙ
·
Νικητᾳ/φόρῳ διακόνῳ, βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτοφύλακι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4717 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικ(ήτᾳ/ηφόρῳ) διακόνῳ, βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτοφύλακι.
Lord, help your servant Niketas/Nikephoros deacon, imperial cleric, and chartophylax.