Leo imperial kourator (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross on a base of three steps. Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητσουλ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
λεον
τοσσι
ληκου
ρτορι
Λέοντος βασιληκο κουράτορι
Obverse
A patriarchal cross on a base of three steps. Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητσουλ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
λεον
τοσσι
ληκου
ρτορι
Λέοντος βασιληκο κουράτορι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1507 |
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| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
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Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντος βασιληκο κουράτορι.
Lord, help your servant Leo, imperial kourator.
Commentary
Note that the owner's name is given in the genitive case, his office in the dative.