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Leo (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Nicholas. Inscription to either side: Ο|Ν|Ι|ΚΛ|Α|Ο: ὁ (ἅγιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross.

ΚΕ
ΟΗΘΗ̣
ΛΕ
Ν̣

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη Λέων(τι)

Obverse

Bust of St. Nicholas. Inscription to either side: Ο|Ν|Ι|ΚΛ|Α|Ο: ὁ (ἅγιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross.

ΚΕ
ΟΗΘΗ̣
ΛΕ
Ν̣

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη Λέων(τι)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2462
Diameter 20.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθη Λέωντι.

Lord, help your servant Leo.