Leo imperial spatharios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τσ|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
λε
ο̣ντιβ
σπθ
ρι
Λέοντι β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τσ|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
λε
ο̣ντιβ
σπθ
ρι
Λέοντι β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2301 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Leo, imperial spatharios.