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Leo (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rise from the base on each side into field. Traces of an inscription along the circumference: Οηθ..τ : [Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθ[ει] τῷ [σῷ δούλῳ]. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Indeterminate border.

κε̅ο
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛ,
ΛΕΟΝΤ̣


Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Λέοντ(ι)

Obverse

Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rise from the base on each side into field. Traces of an inscription along the circumference: Οηθ..τ : [Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθ[ει] τῷ [σῷ δούλῳ]. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Indeterminate border.

κε̅ο
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛ,
ΛΕΟΝΤ̣


Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Λέοντ(ι)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1503
Diameter 22.0 mm
Condition Obverse largely corroded.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι.

Lord, help your servant Leo.