Peter (sixth century)
Obverse
Facing busts of St. Peter and St. Paul. Above, cross. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
e - p - r - t - u
Petru
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4412 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1266. |
Translation
Petru.
(Seal of) Peter.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The E on the right arm of the reverse cruciform monogram is elongated at the bottom, indicating the possible presence of an F; perhaps the monogram can be read as Petrofilu, though a mistake is more likely, with the monogram truly reading Petru.