Leo patrikios, anthypatos, judge of the Velum and of the Thrakesioi (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Sigla: μ̅-θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Between two borders of dots, circular inscription, beginning at 12 o'clock:
+θεοτοκεRοηθειτσδουλ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, decoration at top. Border of dots.
– · –
λεοντι
π̅ρ̅ικιαν
θυπατκρι
τητRηλ
Sτνθρα
κησι/
Λέοντι π(ατ)ρικίῳ, ἀνθυπάτῳ, κριτῇ τοῦ βήλου (καὶ) τῶν Θρᾳκησίω(ν)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Sigla: μ̅-θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Between two borders of dots, circular inscription, beginning at 12 o'clock:
+θεοτοκεRοηθειτσδουλ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, decoration at top. Border of dots.
– · –
λεοντι
π̅ρ̅ικιαν
θυπατκρι
τητRηλ
Sτνθρα
κησι/
Λέοντι π(ατ)ρικίῳ, ἀνθυπάτῳ, κριτῇ τοῦ βήλου (καὶ) τῶν Θρᾳκησίω(ν)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2794 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 3, no. 2.16. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι πατρικίῳ, ἀνθυπάτῳ, κριτῇ τοῦ βήλου καὶ τῶν Θρᾳκησίων.
Mother of God, please help your servant Leo patrikios, anthypatos, judge of the Velum and of the Thrakesioi.
Bibliography
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