George stratelates (?) (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
γ - - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Γεωργίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- η - λ - ο - - τ - υ
στρατηλάτου (?)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
γ - - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Γεωργίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- η - λ - ο - - τ - υ
στρατηλάτου (?)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.79 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Γεωργίου στρατηλάτου (?).
(Seal of) George stratelates.
Commentary
This seal is similar to BZS.1955.1.96, though on the other seal, the Ο is explicitly figured (in ligature with a υ) on the top of the reverse monogram. If the reverse is supposed to read στρατηλάτου, the ρ is missing. If it is supposed to be an additional name in the genitive (Αναστασίου or Ἰουστινιάνου), the H would have to be a N, a one stroke difference. With the given letters, again, αὐγουστής is a possible but unlikely guess. From all the options thus possible, Zacos' reading (of BZS.1955.1.96, Zacos-Veglery, no. 340) of stratelates seems most likely, with a missing Ρ.