Leo Kastamonites (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla: ι|κλ|α| : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν]ικ[ό]λα(ος). Thin wreath border.
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla: ι|κλ|α| : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν]ικ[ό]λα(ος). Thin wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
λεον
οκαστα
μονιτι
σ
Λέον ὁ Κασταμονίτις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.172 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Previous Editions | See PBW : Leon 20339. |
Translation
Λέον ὁ Κασταμονίτις
Leo Kastamonites
Bibliography
- Iōannēs Kastamonitēs: symvolē stē meletē tou viou, tou ergou kai tēs epochēs tou (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Compare the crude lettering of this specimen with the well-crafted verse inscription on a contemporary seal attributed to Leo Kastamonites (linked to this entry).