Peter ..... chartoularios (seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to left; in field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ε - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ
Πέτρου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Indeterminate border.
...ινσ
νχ.ρ
τουλ.
ριου
. . . χαρτουλαρίου
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to left; in field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ε - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ
Πέτρου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Indeterminate border.
...ινσ
νχ.ρ
τουλ.
ριου
. . . χαρτουλαρίου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2504 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Πέτρου ..... χαρτουλαρίου.
(Seal of) Peter ..... chartoularios.
Commentary
The reverse clearly contains a word in the inscription before chartoularios, however it cannot be understood; the restitution of letters here are mere guesses and cannot be trusted. The obverse monogram is likely Peter, as indicated by the presence of the π, ε, and ο, though the rest is cut off; there is not a large amount of room left for the top arm of the cruciform for the ρ, τ, and υ, but their presence is possible, and actually quite likely at this location.