Leo imperial kandidatos and komes tes kortes of the Kibyrraiotai (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (probably type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
ΛΕΟΝΤ
Β/ΚΝ
KOM/ ΤΚΟΡ
Τ/ ΚΙΒΥΡ
Λέοντ(ι) β(ασιλικῷ) κανδ(ιδάτῳ) (καὶ) κόμ(ιτι) τ(ῆς) κόρτ(ης) Κιβυρ(ραιωτῶν)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (probably type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
ΛΕΟΝΤ
Β/ΚΝ
KOM/ ΤΚΟΡ
Τ/ ΚΙΒΥΡ
Λέοντ(ι) β(ασιλικῷ) κανδ(ιδάτῳ) (καὶ) κόμ(ιτι) τ(ῆς) κόρτ(ης) Κιβυρ(ραιωτῶν)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.69 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 59.16. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι βασιλικῷ κανδιδάτῳ καὶ κόμιτι τῆς κόρτης Κιβυρραιωτῶν.
Theotokos, help your servant Leo imperial kandidatos and komes tes kortes of the Kibyrraiotai.
Bibliography
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