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Leo Gabras (twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Two standing saints. On the left, St. Nicholas, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: νι|κο|..|.|. : Νικό[λαος]. On the right, St. George, holding a spear and shield: γε|ρ|γι|οσ : Γεώργιος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five line, a cross above. Border of dots.


λεοντα
γαρα.
υσ...
νσκε̣...
σ

Λέοντα Γαβρᾶ[ν], δυὰς [ἁγί]ων, σκέ[ποι]ς

Obverse

Two standing saints. On the left, St. Nicholas, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: νι|κο|..|.|. : Νικό[λαος]. On the right, St. George, holding a spear and shield: γε|ρ|γι|οσ : Γεώργιος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five line, a cross above. Border of dots.


λεοντα
γαρα.
υσ...
νσκε̣...
σ

Λέοντα Γαβρᾶ[ν], δυὰς [ἁγί]ων, σκέ[ποι]ς

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5687
Diameter 26.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1252.

Translation

Λέοντα Γαβρᾶν, δυὰς ἁγίων, σκέποις.

May you, pair of holy ones, protect Leo Gabras.

Commentary

The reading of the inscription has been confirmed with reference to the better preserved parallel linked to this entry.