Leontios (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ε - ι - λ - ν - ο - τ - ω
Λεοντίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ε - ι - λ - ν - ο - τ - ω
Λεοντίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4067 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λεοντίῳ.
Theotokos, help Leontios.
Commentary
The reverse monogram resolution is uncertain; there may be a Σ in ligature with the Ν on the right arm of the cruciform. If so, then we seem to have a misspelling of the genitive of Leo, Λεώντος. If not, the name likely stands in the dative Λεοντίῳ.