Leo imperial strator and dioiketes of Hexapolis (tenth century)
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)
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)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1283 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 63.1. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντος βασιλικοῦ στράτορος καὶ δυυκητοῦ Ἑξαπόλεος.
Lord, help your servant Leo, imperial strator and dioiketes of Hexapolis.
Commentary
Hexapolis is to be identified with Hexakomia: Hild-Restle, Kappadokien, 191.