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Leo (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with both hands open in front of her. Inscription: .ρ̅θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)]ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

θκ̅ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΛΕΟΝ.
Ι

Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Λέον[τ]ι

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with both hands open in front of her. Inscription: .ρ̅θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)]ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

θκ̅ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΛΕΟΝ.
Ι

Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Λέον[τ]ι

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1948
Diameter 31.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λέοντι.

Theotokos, help Leo.