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Leo (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. George holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription on either side: Ο|Γ|ΕΩ|Ρ|Γ: Ὁ (ἅγιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross of dots. Linear border.

ΚΕΒΘ
ΤΣΔ
ΛΕΝ
ΤΑ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Λέωντα

Obverse

Bust of St. George holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription on either side: Ο|Γ|ΕΩ|Ρ|Γ: Ὁ (ἅγιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross of dots. Linear border.

ΚΕΒΘ
ΤΣΔ
ΛΕΝ
ΤΑ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Λέωντα

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1467
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέωντα.

Lord, help your servant Leo.