Leo imperial protospatharios and strategos of Thrace (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.
ΚΕΟΙΘΗΤΣΔΟΥΛ
Κύριε βοΐθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.
ΚΕΟΙΘΗΤΣΔΟΥΛ
Κύριε βοΐθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines preceded by decoration. Border of of dots.
ΛΕΝΤ
ΑΣΠΑΘΣΤ
ΡΑΤΤΗΣΘ
ΡΑΚ.Σ
Λέωντι βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῆς Θρᾴκης
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1008 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 71.31. |
Translation
Κύριε βοΐθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέωντι βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῆς Θρᾴκης.
Lord, help your servant Leo imperial protospatharios and strategos of Thrace.
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