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Sophronios imperial . . . (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Block monogram. Border of thick dots.

ι - ν - ο - ρ - σ - υ - φ - ω

Σωφρονίου

Reverse

Block monogram. Border of thick dots.

 -  - γ - ι - λ - ο - π -  - τ - υ

βασιλ...(?)

Obverse

Block monogram. Border of thick dots.

ι - ν - ο - ρ - σ - υ - φ - ω

Σωφρονίου

Reverse

Block monogram. Border of thick dots.

 -  - γ - ι - λ - ο - π -  - τ - υ

βασιλ...(?)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.19
Diameter 22.0 mm

Translation

Σωφρονίου βασιλ...(?)

(Seal of) Sophronios, imperial. . . (?)

Commentary

The reverse of the seal is too chipped to even guess which title has been rendered, however, the βασιλ- of the monogram is clear, indicating that this is likely an imperial title.