Constantine komes of Abydos (sixth century)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines. Wreath border:
CON
STAN
TIN
Constantinu
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Indeterminate border.
CO
SA
com(itos) Abudu
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.33 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 3, no. 40.5. Zacos-Veglery, no. 2871. |
Translation
Constantinu comitos Abudu.
(Seal of) Constantine, komes of Abydos.
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Commentary
Note the use of Roman letters in a Greek inscription.
The reading com(merciariu), suggested (with reservations) by Zacos-Veglery, is improbable for this period of time and should not be taken into consideration.