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Leontios (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

θεο
τοκε
βοη
θη 

Θεοτόκε βοήθη

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ - ε - ι - λ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω

τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λεοντίῳ

Obverse

Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

θεο
τοκε
βοη
θη 

Θεοτόκε βοήθη

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ - ε - ι - λ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω

τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λεοντίῳ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.186
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε Βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λεοντίῳ.

Theotokos, help your servant Leontios.

Commentary

The Ν on the left bar of the reverse monogram is uncertain; only the diagonal of the letter is certain--its right bar is faint and its left is not present--however it is only possible letter in that spot, other than Μ, and the most likely because it gives this sensible resolution. The Σ can be found within the Ε