Leo Phytianos, patrikios and strategos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, in armor and a cloak, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield with his left. On either side, the sigla: |θε|.|ρ|ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε[ό]δωρο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ο
ηθειλε
οντπρι
.ιστρτ,
.̣τυ
τ̣..ν̣̣
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Λέοντα π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ) καὶ στρατ(η)[γ]ῷ τῷ Φυτ[ια]νῷ
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, in armor and a cloak, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield with his left. On either side, the sigla: |θε|.|ρ|ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε[ό]δωρο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅ο
ηθειλε
οντπρι
.ιστρτ,
.̣τυ
τ̣..ν̣̣
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Λέοντα π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ) καὶ στρατ(η)[γ]ῷ τῷ Φυτ[ια]νῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5217 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 23.0 mm |
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Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Λέοντα πατρικίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῷ Φυτιανῷ.
Lord, help Leo Phytianos patrikios and strategos.
Commentary
Note that the inscription switches cases from the accusative (Λέοντα) to the dative (στρατηγῷ, τῷ Φυτιανῷ).