Theon (?) (fifth/sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of a bearded saint. No visible border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. No visible border.
ε - θ - ν - ο - σ
Θέωνος
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1730 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Translation
Θέωνος (?).
(Seal of) Theon (?).
Commentary
The fabric of the seal leads to this early dating, as it has much in common with early, Roman imperial-style seals. However, the iconography and monogram indicate that it should be dated no earlier than the fifth century.