Leo imperial spatharios (ninth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1818 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29 mm |
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .σ|λ . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning and ending with a cross. A row of pellets above. Wreath border.
λεον
τισιλι̣
κσπ̣θ
ρι
Λέοντι βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Leo, imperial spatharios.