Leo imperial spatharios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .σ|λ . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .σ|λ . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning and ending with a cross. A row of pellets above. Wreath border.
λεον
τισιλι̣
κσπ̣θ
ρι
Λέοντι βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1818 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Leo, imperial spatharios.
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