Leo metropolitan of Amaseia (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type); in the quarters: τ|σ.-δ|λ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
+λεο
ντημητρο
πολι/μ
σισ
Λέοντη μητροποί(τῃ) Ἀμασίας
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type); in the quarters: τ|σ.-δ|λ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
+λεο
ντημητρο
πολι/μ
σισ
Λέοντη μητροποί(τῃ) Ἀμασίας
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4821 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 23.3. Laurent, Corpus V/3, no. 1721; Zacos-Veglery, no. 2123. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντη μητροποίτῃ Ἀμασίας.
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant Leo, metropolitan of Amaseia.
Bibliography
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