John priest and hegoumenos (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin with Christ child before her. A cross on either side. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. No border visible.
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ΠΡ
ΕΣΒΥΤΕΡ
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Ἰωάννου πρεσβυτέρου καὶ ἡγουμένου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4892 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου πρεσβυτέρου καὶ ἡγουμένου.
(Seal of) John, priest and hegoumenos.
Commentary
Strange for a sixth century seal, the inscription has a number of ligatures.