Leo Basilikos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Annunciation, with the archangel Gabriel, shown at left, approaching the Virgin, standing at right; details indistinct. No sigla or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
τσδ
λεοντιτο
α̣σιλει
.
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Λέοντι το Βασιλει[κ]ῷ
Obverse
The Annunciation, with the archangel Gabriel, shown at left, approaching the Virgin, standing at right; details indistinct. No sigla or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
τσδ
λεοντιτο
α̣σιλει
.
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Λέοντι το Βασιλει[κ]ῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1373 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι το Βασιλεικῷ.
Mother of God, help your servant Leo Basilikos.
Commentary
It is not clear whether the last word of the inscription should be understood as an admittedly rare family name or as the owner's function as an imperial official.