Leo (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps. An X on the lower transverse bar. Fleurons rise on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ιΥ̅
χ̣ε̅,τ
σ,λε
ντ
Κ(ύρι)ε Ἰ(ησο)ῦ Χ(ριστ)έ, β(οήθει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Λέωντα
Obverse
Patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps. An X on the lower transverse bar. Fleurons rise on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ιΥ̅
χ̣ε̅,τ
σ,λε
ντ
Κ(ύρι)ε Ἰ(ησο)ῦ Χ(ριστ)έ, β(οήθει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Λέωντα
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2122 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέωντα.
Lord Jesus Christ, help your servant Leo.