Leo Diabatenos, vestes and katepano (eleventh century)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing with open wings, holding a sword over his right shoulder, his left hand resting on the scabbard. Faint traces of sigla: μ.χα : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
aρστρα̣
τιγ,μιχαηλ
οηθ,λεοντ,
εστ,κατε
παν,τδια
ατιν
ἀρχ(ι)στράτιγ(ε) Μιχαὴλ βοήθ(ει) Λέοντ(ι) βέστ(ῃ) (καὶ) κατεπάν(ῳ) τῷ Διαβατινῷ
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing with open wings, holding a sword over his right shoulder, his left hand resting on the scabbard. Faint traces of sigla: μ.χα : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
aρστρα̣
τιγ,μιχαηλ
οηθ,λεοντ,
εστ,κατε
παν,τδια
ατιν
ἀρχ(ι)στράτιγ(ε) Μιχαὴλ βοήθ(ει) Λέοντ(ι) βέστ(ῃ) (καὶ) κατεπάν(ῳ) τῷ Διαβατινῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4068 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Five piercings along the border of the field: one on either side of Michael's head, one on either side of his torso, and one at his feet. |
Translation
ἀρχιστράτιγε Μιχαὴλ βοήθει Λέοντι βέστῃ καὶ κατεπάνῳ τῷ Διαβατινῷ
Michael, commander of the heavenly hosts, help Leo Diabatenos, vestes and katepano.