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Leo (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on left side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ. Circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock. Border of dots.

ΘΚΕ,Θ,..ΟΝΤ,

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) [Λέ]oντι

Reverse

St. Panteleimon, standing. Inscription to either side: .|Π̣|Α|Ν|ΤΕΛ|ΕΗ|Μ|ΩΝ: [Ὁ Ἅγιος] Παντελεήμων. Border of dots.

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on left side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ. Circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock. Border of dots.

ΘΚΕ,Θ,..ΟΝΤ,

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) [Λέ]oντι

Reverse

St. Panteleimon, standing. Inscription to either side: .|Π̣|Α|Ν|ΤΕΛ|ΕΗ|Μ|ΩΝ: [Ὁ Ἅγιος] Παντελεήμων. Border of dots.

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2793
Diameter 19.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λέoντι.

Theotokos, help Leo.