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Leo cleric and chartophylax (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

In center, cross on a step. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.

κεοηθειτσ.ουλ,

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Border of dots.

λεοτ
ικληρικ
κ,χαρτ
οφυλ,

Λέοντι κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτοφύλακι

Obverse

In center, cross on a step. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.

κεοηθειτσ.ουλ,

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Border of dots.

λεοτ
ικληρικ
κ,χαρτ
οφυλ,

Λέοντι κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτοφύλακι

Accession number BZS.1955.1.4716
Diameter 20.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτοφύλακι.

Lord, help your servant Leo, cleric and chartophylax.