Leo vestarches (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Faint traces of sigla on either side: m|ix|a : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Faint traces of sigla on either side: m|ix|a : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
α̣ρχισ
.ρατιγε
.ηθηλε̣
οντ,ε.
ταρχ,
ἀρχισ[τ]ράτιγε, [β]οήθη Λέοντ(ι) βε[σ]τάρχ(ῃ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1113 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Translation
ἀρχιστράτιγε, βοήθη Λέοντι βεστάρχῃ.
Commander of the heavenly host, help Leo vestarches.