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John anthypatos (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - θ - ν - ο - π - τ - υ

ἀνθυπάτου

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - θ - ν - ο - π - τ - υ

ἀνθυπάτου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4105
Diameter 23.0 mm

Translation

Ἰωάννου ἀνθυπάτου.

(Seal of) John anthypatos.

Commentary

The Τ in the reverse monogram must be found within the left arm of the cruciform and the Π. The title anthypatos in this period is a translation of the late Roman proconsul.