George a sabanis (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Letters: γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω . Wreath border.
Γεωργίου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
SA
NIS
ad sabanis
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1522 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 2796. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Γεωργίου ad sabanis
(Seal of) George a sabanis.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
According to Zacos, the Latin title a sabanis is a version of ἀσάβανις, the attendant in charge of a public bath.