Leo archon (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas offering a blessing and holding the Gospel. Inscription: |ν|ικ̣|ο|λ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines beginning with a cross. No border visible.
κε,θ,
τσ̣
λ̣εντα̣
ρ̣χ̣ο̣ν̣τ̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Λέωντ(ι) ἄρχοντ(ι)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas offering a blessing and holding the Gospel. Inscription: |ν|ικ̣|ο|λ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines beginning with a cross. No border visible.
κε,θ,
τσ̣
λ̣εντα̣
ρ̣χ̣ο̣ν̣τ̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Λέωντ(ι) ἄρχοντ(ι)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.190 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέωντι ἄρχοντι.
Lord, help your servant Leo, archon.