Niketas (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
A Latin cross adorned with pearls at the top and at the ends of the transverse bar. Tendrils rise on both sides. No epigraphy visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̅τ̅ρ̅ε
,θ,τσ,
λν
κητ
στ(αυ)ρέ, β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σ(ῷ) δούλῳ Ν(ι)κήτᾳ
Obverse
A Latin cross adorned with pearls at the top and at the ends of the transverse bar. Tendrils rise on both sides. No epigraphy visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̅τ̅ρ̅ε
,θ,τσ,
λν
κητ
στ(αυ)ρέ, β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σ(ῷ) δούλῳ Ν(ι)κήτᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1544 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2254. |
Translation
σταυρέ, βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικήτᾳ.
O Cross, help your servant Niketas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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