Leo imperial strator and ek prosopou (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross flanked by tendrils above. Wreath border.
..ΟΝ̣ΤΙ
..Τ̣ΡΑΤΟ
..𐆂̣Ε̣Κ̣ΠΡΟ̣
..Π̣Ο̣.
[Λέ]οντι [β(ασιλικῷ)] [σ]τράτο[ρι] κ(αὶ) ἐκ προ[σώ]πο[υ]
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross flanked by tendrils above. Wreath border.
..ΟΝ̣ΤΙ
..Τ̣ΡΑΤΟ
..𐆂̣Ε̣Κ̣ΠΡΟ̣
..Π̣Ο̣.
[Λέ]οντι [β(ασιλικῷ)] [σ]τράτο[ρι] κ(αὶ) ἐκ προ[σώ]πο[υ]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.526 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Significant chipping in upper-right corner of obverse/upper-left corner of reverse, damaging the monogram and reverse inscription. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1537 (B). |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λέοντι βασιλικῷ στράτορι καὶ ἐκ προσώπου.
Mother of God, help Leo, imperial strator and ek prosopou.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's title as imperial strator is confirmed with reference to the parallel cited in this entry.