Leo Gourniotes, vestarches (eleventh century)
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla visible on either side: |νι|κολ|αο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla visible on either side: |νι|κολ|αο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
λεν
εσταρχ̣,
Γ̣ρνι
τ̣η̣σ̣
Λέων [β]εστάρχ(ης) [ὁ] Γουρνιώτης
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1697 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Condition | Chipped along the circumference. Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Λέων βεστάρχης ὁ Γουρνιώτης.
Leo Gourniotes, vestarches.