Matheos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a saint (possibly St. Matthew), nimbate, with pointed beard. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of a saint (possibly St. Matthew), nimbate, with pointed beard. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
- ε - θ - μ - ο - τ - υ
Ματθέου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.283 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1323. |
Translation
Ματθέου.
(Seal of) Matheos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse monogram is at first deceptive, because the Τ on the upper arm of the cruciform is broken in off, and therefore seems to be a Γ; however, the Γ gives no satisfactory resolution, and moreover the remains of the Τ on the left side of the upper arm are perceptible.