Nikephoros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding spear and shield. Vertical inscription on either side: |Γ|ε|ρ|γ|ι : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεπισμε
μρτ,σλ
τρηνικη
φοροˊ
σκέπις με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτρην Νικηφόρον
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding spear and shield. Vertical inscription on either side: |Γ|ε|ρ|γ|ι : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεπισμε
μρτ,σλ
τρηνικη
φοροˊ
σκέπις με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτρην Νικηφόρον
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1203 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2083. |
Translation
Σκέπις με, μάρτυς, σὸν λάτρην Νικηφόρον.
Martyr, may you watch over me, your servant Nikephoros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the haplography (N) in the third line of the inscription on the reverse.