Marinos/Marianos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Turreted female figure wearing chiton and chlamys, seated on backless throne. Holding (?) in r. hand, globus with Winged Victory atop, crowning figure with garland. In l. hand, cornucopia. Linear border.
Obverse
Turreted female figure wearing chiton and chlamys, seated on backless throne. Holding (?) in r. hand, globus with Winged Victory atop, crowning figure with garland. In l. hand, cornucopia. Linear border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- ι - μ - ν - ο - ρ - υ
Μαρίνου/Μαριάνου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.222 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1382. |
Translation
Μαρίνου/Μαριάνου.
(Seal of) Marinos/Marianos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse could alternatively be read as Μαιουριανοῦ (Maiourianos) or Μαυριανοῦ (Maurianos). The obverse figure is likely the personification of Constantinople, cf. solidi of Honorius, Theodosious II, etc., though it is is unclear whether a boat lies at her feet. She is likely meant to hold the globus, though her r. arm is crudely struck.