Leo Pleures, protoproedros and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St Eustathios standing, balancing his spear and shield against the ground. Inscription in columns on either side: .Ε̣Υ|ΣΤ|Θ|Ι|ΟΣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Εὐστάθιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟ
ΗΘ,ΛΕΟΝΤ,
ΕΡ
ΚΤΠΛΕΥ̣
ΡΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Λέοντ(ι) (πρωτο)(προ)έδρ(ῳ) (καὶ) δουκ(ὶ) τῷ Πλευρῇ
Obverse
St Eustathios standing, balancing his spear and shield against the ground. Inscription in columns on either side: .Ε̣Υ|ΣΤ|Θ|Ι|ΟΣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Εὐστάθιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟ
ΗΘ,ΛΕΟΝΤ,
ΕΡ
ΚΤΠΛΕΥ̣
ΡΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Λέοντ(ι) (πρωτο)(προ)έδρ(ῳ) (καὶ) δουκ(ὶ) τῷ Πλευρῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.702 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Λέοντι πρωτοπροέδρῳ καὶ δουκὶ τῷ Πλευρῇ.
Lord, help Leo Pleures, protoproedros and doux.
Commentary
See PBW : Leon 20280.