Leo Kantzikes, vestiarites and proedros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̣̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̣,
λεοντ,
εστηρ̣
.τ̣ΕΔρτ̣
Κ̣ντζ
.κ̣Η
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Λέοντ(ι) βεστιαρ[ί]τ(ῃ) (προ)έδρ(ῳ) τῷ Καντζ[ί]κῃ
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̣̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̣,
λεοντ,
εστηρ̣
.τ̣ΕΔρτ̣
Κ̣ντζ
.κ̣Η
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Λέοντ(ι) βεστιαρ[ί]τ(ῃ) (προ)έδρ(ῳ) τῷ Καντζ[ί]κῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1040 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Λέοντι βεστιαρίτῃ προέδρῳ τῷ Καντζίκῃ.
Lord, help Leo Kantzikes, vestiarites, proedros.
Commentary
The reading of the family name is not certain; it may be a variant of Chatzikes, a name attested in the late twelfth century.