Elpidios (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Sophia, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, orans with hands uplifted in supplication. In vertical columns to left and right, inscription: ΑΗ|Ι|ΑΣΟ|ΦΙ|Α: ἡ ἅγια Σοφία. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Sophia, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, orans with hands uplifted in supplication. In vertical columns to left and right, inscription: ΑΗ|Ι|ΑΣΟ|ΦΙ|Α: ἡ ἅγια Σοφία. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
δ - - ι - λ - ο - π - υ
Ἐλπιδίου
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.149 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Ἐλπιδίου.
(Seal of) Elpidios.
Commentary
Note the reversing of the letters in the left portion of the identifying inscription of St. Sophia on the obverse.