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.
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.
θκεθ,
ν.κονι
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νίκονι μοναχῷ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4870 |
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Diameter | 15.0 mm; field: 9.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Νίκονι μοναχῷ.
Theotokos, help the monk Nikon.