John anthypatos (sixh/seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
- ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
- θ - ν - ο - π - τ - υ
ἀνθυπάτου
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1643 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου ἀνθυπάτου
(Seal of) John anthypatos.
Commentary
In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw collection, Laurent dates this seal to the eighth century. However, its features are significantly more reminiscent of sixth/seventh century seals.