Nikephoros Enochos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Traces of lettering on either side: ο|ργ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γε]όργ[ιος]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Traces of lettering on either side: ο|ργ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γε]όργ[ιος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
μαρτ,
υλατισ
νικηορ,
τηνο
χ̣
μάρτ(υς), φυλάτις Νικηφόρ(ῳ) τῷ Ἠνόχῳ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1095 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1407. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
μάρτυς, φυλάτις Νικηφόρῳ τῷ Ἠνόχῳ.
Martyr, may you protect Nikephoros Enochos.
Commentary
The family name Enochos is not attested elsewhere.