Leo asekretis (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the first transverse bar) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rise on both sides. Traces of a circular inscription running along the circumference within a border of dots:
.....τ......
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ε)ι] τῷ [σῷ δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
λε
..τι
σηκρι
τησ
Λέ[ον]τι ἀσηκρίτης
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the first transverse bar) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons rise on both sides. Traces of a circular inscription running along the circumference within a border of dots:
.....τ......
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ε)ι] τῷ [σῷ δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
λε
..τι
σηκρι
τησ
Λέ[ον]τι ἀσηκρίτης
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2001 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι ἀσηκρίτης.
Lord, help your servant Leo, asekretis.