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Leo apo eparchon and komes (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–..|–̣. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ [σῷ] δού[λ]ῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four (possibly originally five) lines. Wreath border.

ΛΕΟΝ
ΤΟΣ̣ΠΟΕ
ΠΡΧ
ΚΟΜΙΤΟ

Λέοντος ἀπὸ ἐπάρχω[ν] κ(αὶ) κόμιτο[ς]

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–..|–̣. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ [σῷ] δού[λ]ῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four (possibly originally five) lines. Wreath border.

ΛΕΟΝ
ΤΟΣ̣ΠΟΕ
ΠΡΧ
ΚΟΜΙΤΟ

Λέοντος ἀπὸ ἐπάρχω[ν] κ(αὶ) κόμιτο[ς]

Accession number BZS.1955.1.998
Diameter 27.0 mm
Condition Corrosion on top and into obverse side.
Previous Editions

Zacos 2094.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντος ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων καὶ κόμιτος.

Mother of God, help your servant. (Seal of) Leo apo eparchon and komes.

Commentary

See PmbZ #4250.