Leo Argyros, patrikios (eleventh century)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield with his left. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο|σθε|οδ|ρο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδωρος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield with his left. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο|σθε|οδ|ρο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Θεόδωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
ke̅oḥ
θ,λεοντι
π̅ρ̅ι̅κι
τοαρ̣γυ
ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Λέοντι π(ατ)ρικίῳ το Ἀργυρῷ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1338 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | See J.-C. Cheynet, J.F. Vannier, "Les Argyroi," ZRVI (2003), no. 30. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Λέοντι πατρικίῳ το Ἀργυρῷ.
Lord, help Leo Argyros, patrikios.