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Considerations for a historical understanding of the treasure of Nagyszentmiklós

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DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.53644/MKI.OAW.2022.159

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We would better understand the historical background of the Nagyszentmiklós treasure if the Greek inscriptions on cups No. 9 and 10 could be related to historical events. The most promising solution so far is that of Géza Fehér, while the more recognised solution of Minns should be rejected, because he did not realise the contractio AE = ἅ(γι)ε. Fehér’s solution, on the other hand, is probable at least regarding the section which ends with ἅ(γι)ε ’I(η)σ(οῦ), but we would expect a subsequent name (that he misinterpreted). The correct name is ’Aχτο(νο)ν (in Hungarian: Ajtony) preceded by a baptismal name, which seems to be ’H(ωανν)οῦ that also fits the historical context. In all probability, cup No. 10 must be related to the baptism of Duke Ajtony in the 10th century.

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Nagyszentmiklós, Greek inscription, Ajtony/Achton, cups No. 9 and 10