Nikephoros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of the Mother of God. Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross or a decoration above; details indistinct. Border of dots.
Ν̣ικηφ,
Δ̣εσποι
ν,Σ̣ονδ
Λ̣,.κεπ,
Νικηφ(όρον), δέσποιν(α), σὸν δούλ(ον) [σ]κέπ(οις)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of the Mother of God. Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross or a decoration above; details indistinct. Border of dots.
Ν̣ικηφ,
Δ̣εσποι
ν,Σ̣ονδ
Λ̣,.κεπ,
Νικηφ(όρον), δέσποιν(α), σὸν δούλ(ον) [σ]κέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2535 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1480a. |
Translation
Νικηφόρον, δέσποινα, σὸν δούλον σκέποις.
Lady, may you protect your servant Nikephoros.
Commentary