Nikephoros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of the Mother of God. Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of the Mother of God. Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross or a decoration above; details indistinct. Border of dots.
Ν̣ικηφ,
Δ̣εσποι
ν,Σ̣ονδ
Λ̣,.κεπ,
Νικηφ(όρον), δέσποιν(α), σὸν δούλ(ον) [σ]κέπ(οις)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2535 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1480a. |
Translation
Νικηφόρον, δέσποινα, σὸν δούλον σκέποις.
Lady, may you protect your servant Nikephoros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)