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Leo hypatos (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Wreath border.


ΛΕΝ
ΤΟΣΥΠ̣
ΤΟΥΜ
Η̣Ν

Λέωντος ὑπάτου, ἀμήν

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Wreath border.


ΛΕΝ
ΤΟΣΥΠ̣
ΤΟΥΜ
Η̣Ν

Λέωντος ὑπάτου, ἀμήν

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1002
Diameter 30.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Λέωντος ὑπάτου. ἀμήν

Theotokos, help your servant. (Seal of) Leo hypatos. Amen