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Leo hypatos (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|Δ–Λ. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, preceded by cross decoration. Wreath border.


ΛΕΝ
ΤΟΣΥΠ
ΤΟΥΜ
ΗΝ

Λέωντος ὑπάτου, ἀμήν

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|Δ–Λ. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, preceded by cross decoration. Wreath border.


ΛΕΝ
ΤΟΣΥΠ
ΤΟΥΜ
ΗΝ

Λέωντος ὑπάτου, ἀμήν

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2494
Diameter 34.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Λέωντος ὑπάτου. ἀμήν.

Theotokos, help your servant. (Seal of) Leo, hypatos. Amen