Leo ostiarios (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
λεοντι
οστηα
ρι
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λέοντι ὀστηαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2189 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Condition | Chipped along the circumference. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λέοντι ὀστηαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help Leo, ostiarios.