George imperial notarios (sixth century)
Obverse
Monogram. In fields to l. and r. and below, cross. Wreath border.
γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Γεωργίου
Obverse
Monogram. In fields to l. and r. and below, cross. Wreath border.
γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Γεωργίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- - η - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - ρ - τ - υ
βασιλικοῦ νοταρήου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.292 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 342. |
Translation
Γεωργίου βασιλικοῦ νοταρήου.
(Seal of) George imperial notarios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This is the same seal as BZS.1951.31.5.2891, but from a different boulleterion. The reverse cruciform monogram on this seal is difficult to resolve. Zacos has no answer. The letter to the left of the Κ at the right termination of the crucifix is seemingly an Η, however accepting it as such makes the resolution impossible; if it is taken as an unnecessary letter, perhaps as a misspelling caused by iotacization, then the resolution βασιλικοῦ νοταρίου is clear.