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Leo (twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Nicholas. Inscription to either side: Γ|ΟΝ|ΙΚ|ΟΛ|ΑΟ|Σ: [ὁ ἅ]γ[ι]ο[ς] Νικόλαος.

Reverse

Inscription of two lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above and below.

ΣΦΡΓΙΣ
ΛΕΝΤΟ

Σφραγὶς Λέωντο(ς)

Obverse

Bust of St. Nicholas. Inscription to either side: Γ|ΟΝ|ΙΚ|ΟΛ|ΑΟ|Σ: [ὁ ἅ]γ[ι]ο[ς] Νικόλαος.

Reverse

Inscription of two lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above and below.

ΣΦΡΓΙΣ
ΛΕΝΤΟ

Σφραγὶς Λέωντο(ς)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2316
Diameter 24.0 mm
Condition Blank too small for die.

Translation

Σφραγὶς Λέωντος.

Seal of Leo.

Commentary

Note the unusual decoration on the reverse.