Leo paraphylax (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rise to the first transverse bar. Traces of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
.....θτ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοή]θ(ει) τῷ [σῷ δούλ(ῳ)]
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rise to the first transverse bar. Traces of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
.....θτ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοή]θ(ει) τῷ [σῷ δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
.εν
..παρα
.υλακ̣
αμην
[Λ]έων[τι] παρα[φ]υλακ[ι], ἀμήν
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1510 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
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Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέωντι παραφυλακι, ἀμήν.
Lord, help your servant Leo, paraphylax.
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