Sergios stratelates (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - σ - υ
Σεργίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - η - λ - ο - [ρ] - σ - τ - υ
στ[ρ]ατηλάτου
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - σ - υ
Σεργίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - η - λ - ο - [ρ] - σ - τ - υ
στ[ρ]ατηλάτου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2802 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Σεργίου στρατηλάτου.
(Seal of) Sergios stratelates.
Commentary
The reverse is double struck with the same monogram shifted to 3 o'clock and shifted downwards; as a result the lower λ can be seen on the fainter monogram below the left arm of the cruciform. There must be a worn ρ below the τ to resolve the monogram.