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Leo imperial cleric and kouboukleisios (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cross on two steps with elaborate flowers erupting from it in all four corners. Border of dots.

ΚΕΟΗΘ. . .

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription in five lines with decoration above. Border of dots.


ΛΕΩΝ
ΒΑΣΙΛ,
ΚΛΗΡ,.
Κ.
ΛΙΣΙ

Λέων βασιλικὸς κληρικὸς (καὶ) κουβουκλίσιος

Obverse

Cross on two steps with elaborate flowers erupting from it in all four corners. Border of dots.

ΚΕΟΗΘ. . .

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription in five lines with decoration above. Border of dots.


ΛΕΩΝ
ΒΑΣΙΛ,
ΚΛΗΡ,.
Κ.
ΛΙΣΙ

Λέων βασιλικὸς κληρικὸς (καὶ) κουβουκλίσιος

Accession number BZS.1958.106.73
Diameter 23.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Λέων βασιλικὸς κληρικὸς καὶ κουβουκλίσιος.

Lord, help your servant. Leo imperial cleric and kouboukleisios.