Leo Xiphilinos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St John offering a blessing. Sigla preserved at left: Ο|Ι̅|ο : ὁ (ἅγιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ... . Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τ̣̣σδ
.λ̣εοντι
τιφι
λιν
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού[λ(ῳ)] Λέοντι τῷ Ξιφιλίνῳ
Obverse
Bust of St John offering a blessing. Sigla preserved at left: Ο|Ι̅|ο : ὁ (ἅγιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ... . Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τ̣̣σδ
.λ̣εοντι
τιφι
λιν
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού[λ(ῳ)] Λέοντι τῷ Ξιφιλίνῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.977 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | The loss of the sigla on the right of the obverse prevents us from identifying which St John is shown in the portrait. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι τῷ Ξιφιλίνῳ.
Lord, help your servant Leo Xiphilinos.