John apo eparchon and kandidatos (?) (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - δ - ε - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ - χ - ω
ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων καὶ κανδιδάτου (?)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - δ - ε - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ - χ - ω
ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων καὶ κανδιδάτου (?)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2792 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων καὶ κανδιδάτου.
(Seal of) John apo eparchon and kandidatos (?).
Commentary
The monogram on the reverse of this seal is clearly complex, and quite difficult to resolve through sheer wealth of letters; however the given resolution here satisfactorily does so. Additionally, the offices χαρτουλαρίου (chartoularios) and πρωτονοταρίου (protonotarios) are contained within this monogram.