Sisinnios bishop (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Full-length figure of St. Eirene orans, wearing long chiton and maphorion. On either side, block monograms reading ἡ ἁγία and Εἰρήνη. Wreath border.
Obverse
Full-length figure of St. Eirene orans, wearing long chiton and maphorion. On either side, block monograms reading ἡ ἁγία and Εἰρήνη. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ε - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - σ - υ
Σισιννίου ἐπισκόπου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.271 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1243a. |
Translation
Σισιννίου ἐπισκόπου.
(Seal of) the bishop Sisinnios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Nonnos is another possible reading of the name contained within the reverse monogram.