Leo imperial strator and dioiketes of Hexapolis (tenth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1283 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 63.1. |
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps. Circular inscription within concentric circles of dots, beginning at twelve o'clock:
+κεRοηθητσδουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
λεον
τοσR,στρ
ατ,Sδυυκ
ητ,εξαπ
ολεο/
Λέοντος β(ασιλικοῦ) στράτ(ορος) (καὶ) δυυκητ(οῦ) Ἑξαπόλεο(ς)
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντος βασιλικοῦ στράτορος καὶ δυυκητοῦ Ἑξαπόλεος.
Lord, help your servant Leo, imperial strator and dioiketes of Hexapolis.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1283 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 63.1. |
Commentary
Hexapolis is to be identified with Hexakomia: Hild-Restle, Kappadokien, 191.