Nikephoros proedros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear in his right hand and balancing his shield against the ground. Epigraphy on both sides: γ|ε|ρ||,ο : (ὁ ἅγιος) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear in his right hand and balancing his shield against the ground. Epigraphy on both sides: γ|ε|ρ||,ο : (ὁ ἅγιος) Γεώργιο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεποισ
αθλητα
προερο
νικηο
ρον
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, πρόεδρο(ν) Νικηφόρον
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3704 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1975. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, πρόεδρον Νικηφόρον.
Champion, may you protect the proedros Nikephoros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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