Leo imperial ostiarios and grand kourator (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τσ.|δλ . Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross of dots below. Thin wreath border.
ντι
τιρι
εγλκ
τρ/
[Λέ]ωντι [β(ασιλικῷ) ὀσ]τιαρίῳ [(καὶ) μ]εγάλῳ κ[ουρ]άτωρ(ι)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τσ.|δλ . Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross of dots below. Thin wreath border.
ντι
τιρι
εγλκ
τρ/
[Λέ]ωντι [β(ασιλικῷ) ὀσ]τιαρίῳ [(καὶ) μ]εγάλῳ κ[ουρ]άτωρ(ι)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1166 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; one third missing. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέωντι βασιλικῷ ὀστιαρίῳ καὶ μεγάλῳ κουράτωρι.
Mother of God, help your servant Leo, imperial ostiarios and grand kourator.