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Leo patrikios (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Crosses flank the last line. Wreath border.

θε
οτοκε
βοηθ
η

Θεοτόκε βοήθη

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.

λεο
ν̣τοσπ
̣τρικι
ου

Λέοντος πατρικίου

Obverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Crosses flank the last line. Wreath border.

θε
οτοκε
βοηθ
η

Θεοτόκε βοήθη

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.

λεο
ν̣τοσπ
̣τρικι
ου

Λέοντος πατρικίου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4019
Diameter 22.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθη. Λέοντος πατρικίου.

Mother of God, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Leo, patrikios.