Leo Skeblenos, vestes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of Mother of God orans with the medallion in front of her. Sigla to either side: Μ̅-Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Linear border.
Obverse
Bust of Mother of God orans with the medallion in front of her. Sigla to either side: Μ̅-Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, last line not extant. Linear border.
ΚΕ,Θ,
ΛΕΟΝΤΑ
̣ΕΙΤΟ
Σ̣ΚΕΡ̣ΛΙ
..
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Λέοντα βέστι το Σκεβλι[νο]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3916 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Condition | Serious corrosion in the top right quadrant; large chips at top and bottom of channel. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Λέοντα βέστι το Σκεβλινο.
Lord, help Leo Skeblenos, vestes.
Commentary
For other attestations of the owner of this seal, see PBW: Leon Skeblenos 20196.