John kornikoularios (?) (sixth century)
Obverse
Monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - ρ - υ
κορνικουλαρίου (?)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3036 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 371. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου κορνικουλαρίου (?).
(Seal of) John kornikoularios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reading of the reverse monogram is uncertain. It quite possibly reads kornikoularios (cornicularius), a late Roman military title, or, as Zacos read it, it could read Καρίνου (Karinos). The latter is less likely because the obverse so clearly contains the name John.