Leo archbishop of the Nikopoloi (ninth century)
Obverse
A cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ. Small wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
A cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ. Small wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Small wreath border.
λεοντ,
αρχιεπισ
κνικοπολ
.ναν
Λέοντι ἀρχιεπισκόπῳ Νικοπόλων, ἀμήν
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.118 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 2.12. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι ἀρχιεπισκόπῳ Νικοπόλων, ἀμήν.
Mother of God, help your servant Leo, archbishop of the Nikopoloi. Amen
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