Constantine (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin facing betwen two crosses, nimbate. Christ on her breast with nimbus cruciform. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin facing betwen two crosses, nimbate. Christ on her breast with nimbus cruciform. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
- ι - κ - ν - ο - - τ - υ - ω
Κωνσταντίνου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.206 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1124. |
Translation
Κωνσταντίνου.
(Seal of) Constantine.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The σ in the reverse monogram is created by the bar forming the τ and the right arm of the cruciform.