Leo anthypatos, patrikios and katepano of Mesopotamis (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding a long scepter, topped with balls, and a barely visible globus. Vertical inscription on either side: μ|.-χ|α : Μ[ι]χα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding a long scepter, topped with balls, and a barely visible globus. Vertical inscription on either side: μ|.-χ|α : Μ[ι]χα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
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+λεν
νθυπ
τπτρικι
.κατεπ,
..σοπο
.μ
– + –
Λέων ἀνθύπατ(ος), πατρίκι(ος) [(καὶ)] κατεπά(νω) [Με]σοπο[τ]αμ[ί(ας)]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3498 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 55.8. |
Translation
Λέων ἀνθύπατος, πατρίκιος καὶ κατεπάνω Μεσοποταμίας.
Leo, anthypatos, patrikios, and katepano of Mesopotamia.
Bibliography
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