Michael monk (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cross. Wreath border.
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cross. Wreath border.
Reverse
Block monogram. Indeterminate border.
- η - ι - λ - μ - ν - ο - υ - χ
Μιχαήλ μοναχοῦ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.388 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Μιχαήλ μοναχοῦ.
(Seal of) Michael monk.
Commentary
An alternative reading of this monogram would be be merely the name Μιχαηλίου (Michaelios), but it seems more likely that we would find the somewhat common name Michael in conjunction with the somewhat common title of monk.