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Leo komes (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.

ΛΕΟ.
ΤΟΣΚ.
ΜΗΤ..
Α̣...

Λέο[ν]τος κ[ό]μητ[ος] ἀ[μήν]

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.

ΛΕΟ.
ΤΟΣΚ.
ΜΗΤ..
Α̣...

Λέο[ν]τος κ[ό]μητ[ος] ἀ[μήν]

Accession number BZS.1955.1.523
Diameter 30.0 mm
Condition Obverse field is significantly off-center
Previous Editions

Zacos 1533.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Λέοντος κόμητος, ἀμήν.

Mother of God, give Thy aid. (Seal of) Leo komes. Amen