Leo imperial protospatharios and epi tou manglaviou (tenth century)
Obverse
A bird, likely a peacock, walking to the right. Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning at twelve o'clock:
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Obverse
A bird, likely a peacock, walking to the right. Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning at twelve o'clock:
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Border of dots.
.εο
ˊˊ.πθ,
επιτ,μ
λι
[Λ]έο[ντ(ι)] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)[σ]παθ(αρίῳ) [(καὶ)] ἐπὶ τ(οῦ) μα[γ]λαβίου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2758 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
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Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ μαγλαβίου.
Lord, help your servant Leo, imperial protospatharios and epi tou manglaviou.
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