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Leo primikerios (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: α|γι|ο,θ|ε|ο|δ|ρ : [ὁ] ἅγιο(ς) Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ke,θ,
λεοντι
πριμικι
ρι

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Λέοντι πριμικιρίῳ

Obverse

St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: α|γι|ο,θ|ε|ο|δ|ρ : [ὁ] ἅγιο(ς) Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ke,θ,
λεοντι
πριμικι
ρι

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Λέοντι πριμικιρίῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1629
Diameter 14.0 mm
Previous Editions

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Λέοντι πριμικιρίῳ.

Lord, help Leo, primikerios.

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