Nicholas (eleventh century)
Obverse
A cross (x at the crossbar) standing on a base of three steps. In the quarters: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅|ΝΙΚΑ: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸ)ς νικᾷ. Border of thick dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of thick dots.
ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΕΙΤΣ
ΛˊΝ
ΙΚΟΛΑ
Ο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Νικολάο
Obverse
A cross (x at the crossbar) standing on a base of three steps. In the quarters: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅|ΝΙΚΑ: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸ)ς νικᾷ. Border of thick dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of thick dots.
ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΕΙΤΣ
ΛˊΝ
ΙΚΟΛΑ
Ο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Νικολάο
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3185 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικολάο.
Lord, help your servant Nicholas.
Commentary
The traces of lettering outside the border on the left side of the reverse suggest that the original seal was re-used. The second strike pressed the channel flat, indicating in turn that the specimen was meant to serve as a token rather than as a seal.
Note the odd division of words at the end of the second and third lines.