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Zoïlos hypatos (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

ζ - η - λ - ο - υ - ω

Ζωήλου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ο - π - τ - υ

ὑπάτου

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

ζ - η - λ - ο - υ - ω

Ζωήλου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ο - π - τ - υ

ὑπάτου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.834
Diameter 24.0 mm

Translation

Ζωήλου ὑπάτου.

(Seal of) Zoïlos hypatos.

Commentary

Zoïlos seems to be misspelled in this monogram (it should be Ζωίλος). Although a misspelled rare name is an unlikely resolution, in this case it is most likely, as no other satisfactory reading can be found.