Leo cleric (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Leontios, nimbate, holding a small cross. No sigla visible. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of St. Leontios, nimbate, holding a small cross. No sigla visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Border of dots.
ΚΕΘ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΛΕΟΝΤΑ
ΚΛ,Ρ,Κ,
·
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντα κληρικῷ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4725 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντα κληρικῷ.
Lord, help your servant Leo cleric.
Commentary
Note that the words "your servant" are given properly in the dative case, whereas the name of the owner is given in the accusative.