Leontios (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.
θεο
τοκε
βοη
θη
Θεοτόκε βοήθη
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
δ - ε - ι - λ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω
τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λεοντίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.186 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε Βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λεοντίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Leontios.
Commentary
The Ν on the left bar of the reverse monogram is uncertain; only the diagonal of the letter is certain--its right bar is faint and its left is not present--however it is only possible letter in that spot, other than Μ, and the most likely because it gives this sensible resolution. The Σ can be found within the Ε.