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Eusebios chartophylax (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription in two lines with cross below. Wreath border.

ευσε
βιου

Εὐσεβίου

Reverse

Block monogram. Wreath border.

 - ι - κ - λ - ο - ρ -  - τ - υ - - χ

χαρτοφύλακος

Obverse

Inscription in two lines with cross below. Wreath border.

ευσε
βιου

Εὐσεβίου

Reverse

Block monogram. Wreath border.

 - ι - κ - λ - ο - ρ -  - τ - υ - - χ

χαρτοφύλακος

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1663
Diameter 19.0 mm

Translation

Εὐσεβίου χαρτοφύλακος.

(Seal of) Eusebios chartophylax.

Commentary

Because the  at the top of the left bar of the block monogram is uncertain, the reading of the reverse monogram cannot be accepted with absolute certainty. However, this is by far the most likely resolution.