Leo Straboromanos (?) (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
̣Θ̣Κ̣Ε,
.Ε̣ΟΝΤΗ
τ̣ο̣ρα
..αν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οήθει) [Λ]έοντη το Στραβορ(ο)μαν(ῷ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
̣Θ̣Κ̣Ε,
.Ε̣ΟΝΤΗ
τ̣ο̣ρα
..αν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οήθει) [Λ]έοντη το Στραβορ(ο)μαν(ῷ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3361 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λέοντη το Στραβορομανῷ.
Mother of God, help Leo Straboromanos.
Commentary
The reading of the family name is provisional and awaits correction or confirmation from a better preserved parallel.