Ares Numismatics
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Lead seal of Leo (?) officer (ca 12th cent.) A seemingly overstuck seal Diam.: mm Weight: gr. Condition: F/VF. Attractive brown natural patina.
Obverse: The bust of the Mother of God, en face, nimbate, holding Jesus Christ on
her chest. Inscription: ΜΗΤΗΡ ΘΕΟΥ (Mother of God).
Reverse: Inscription in 4 lines: + CΚΕΒΟΝ ΕΝ ΤΩ CΩ ΔΟΥΛΟ ΛΕΟΝΤΙ (?) (+
Protect your servant Leo(?)).
Note: On the reverse one can observe traces of the previous sealing.
21mm
8.5gr
Very Fine
From a Private UK Collection.
Obverse: The bust of the Mother of God, en face, nimbate, holding Jesus Christ on
her chest. Inscription: ΜΗΤΗΡ ΘΕΟΥ (Mother of God).
Reverse: Inscription in 4 lines: + CΚΕΒΟΝ ΕΝ ΤΩ CΩ ΔΟΥΛΟ ΛΕΟΝΤΙ (?) (+
Protect your servant Leo(?)).
Note: On the reverse one can observe traces of the previous sealing.
21mm
8.5gr
Very Fine
From a Private UK Collection.