Ares Numismatics
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Lead Seal of Leo imperial protospatharius and strategos of Sebasteia (10th cent.) Diam.: mm Weight: gr. Condition: VF. Attractive light brown natural patina.
Obverse: Patriarchal cross on three potents, with floral decoration. Circular
inscription: ΤΙΜΙΕ CΤ(ΑΥ)ΡΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΙ (The Holy Cross help).
Reverse: Inscription in 6 lines: + ΛΕΩΝΤΙ Β(ΑCΙΛΙΚΩ) (ΠΡΩΤΟ)CΠΑΘ(ΑΡΙΩ)
ΚΑΙ CΤΡΑΤΗΓΩ CΕΒΑΣΤ(ΕΙΑC) ΜΕΛΑ..(?) (Leo imperial protospatharius and
strategos [governor] of Sebasteia Mela..).
23mm
6.36gr
Very Fine
From a Private UK Collection.
Obverse: Patriarchal cross on three potents, with floral decoration. Circular
inscription: ΤΙΜΙΕ CΤ(ΑΥ)ΡΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΙ (The Holy Cross help).
Reverse: Inscription in 6 lines: + ΛΕΩΝΤΙ Β(ΑCΙΛΙΚΩ) (ΠΡΩΤΟ)CΠΑΘ(ΑΡΙΩ)
ΚΑΙ CΤΡΑΤΗΓΩ CΕΒΑΣΤ(ΕΙΑC) ΜΕΛΑ..(?) (Leo imperial protospatharius and
strategos [governor] of Sebasteia Mela..).
23mm
6.36gr
Very Fine
From a Private UK Collection.