Nikephoros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield on his left. On either side, a vertical inscription: |γ|ε|ορ|γ|η|ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεόργηο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield on his left. On either side, a vertical inscription: |γ|ε|ορ|γ|η|ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεόργηο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
νικη
ορο,υ
λατ,λ,
χ̅υ̅
Νικηφόρο(ν) φύλατ(τε) δοῦλ(ον) Χ(ριστο)ῦ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.887 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1491. |
Translation
Νικηφόρον φύλαττε δοῦλον Χριστοῦ.
Protect Nikephoros, the servant of Christ.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription falls one syllable short of a twelve-syllable verse, but the intention is metrical, if not the result.