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Nikon monk (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Faintly imprinted bust of the Virgin orans; perhaps the medallion of Christ is before her. No legible inscription. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with cross above. Border of dots.


θκεθ,
ν.κονι

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νίκονι μοναχ

Obverse

Faintly imprinted bust of the Virgin orans; perhaps the medallion of Christ is before her. No legible inscription. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with cross above. Border of dots.


θκεθ,
ν.κονι

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νίκονι μοναχ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.4870
Diameter 15.0 mm; field: 9.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νίκονι μοναχῷ.

Theotokos, help the monk Nikon.