John apo eparchon (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
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οερ
χων
ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.549 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων.
(Seal of) John apo eparchon.
Commentary
In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw collection, Laurent reads the obverse monogram as Βώνου (Bonos). However, the letter on the left that he reads as a Β, is more likely an Α, giving the extremely common name John.