Leo Spondyles (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |ν|ικ|ολ|.: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ[α(ος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Τ̅σπον
δ̣υλλε
..τμ
κρμε
σκεπ
τ(ὸν) Σπονδύλην Λέ[ον]τα μάκαρ με σκέπ(οις)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |ν|ικ|ολ|.: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ[α(ος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Τ̅σπον
δ̣υλλε
..τμ
κρμε
σκεπ
τ(ὸν) Σπονδύλην Λέ[ον]τα μάκαρ με σκέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1776 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Translation
τὸν Σπονδύλην Λέοντα μάκαρ με σκέποις.
Blessed one, may you protect me, Leo Spondyles.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.