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Leo (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Demetrios, facing, nimbate, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription to both sides: |Δ|ΗΜ|ΤΡ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημ(ή)τρ(ιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

ΚΕ
οηθι
λεον
τι

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι Λέοντι

Obverse

Bust of St. Demetrios, facing, nimbate, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription to both sides: |Δ|ΗΜ|ΤΡ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημ(ή)τρ(ιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

ΚΕ
οηθι
λεον
τι

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι Λέοντι

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1495
Diameter 16.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθι Λέοντι.

Lord, help Leo.