Agapitos (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate, between two crosses, with Christ with nimbus cruciform before her. Wreath border.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate, between two crosses, with Christ with nimbus cruciform before her. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
- γ - ι - ο - π - τ - υ
Αγαπιτοῦ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.198 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Αγαπιτοῦ.
(Seal of) Agapitos.
Commentary
The letter at the end of the right arm on the reverse monogram must be an Ε, Π, or Σ. Only the π gives a satisfactory resolution, as Αγαπιτοῦ is an attested alternative spelling for Αγαπητοῦ.