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Achilles (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 -  - ι - λ - ο - υ - χ

Ἀχιλλείου δούλου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - η -  - κ - ο -  - τ - υ

τῆς Θεοτόκου

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 -  - ι - λ - ο - υ - χ

Ἀχιλλείου δούλου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - η -  - κ - ο -  - τ - υ

τῆς Θεοτόκου

Accession number BZS.1955.1.87
Diameter 26.0 mm

Translation

Ἀχιλλείου δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου.

(Seal of) Achilles, servant of the Theotokos.

Commentary

The obverse could also be read as Ἀχαίου, though it is less likely.