Theodore . . . (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΔΘΡΩ
Θεοδώρου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Worn remnants of an inscription are visible in the four angles of the cruciform. Wreath border.
ΙΚΝΡΤΩ
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Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2983 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοδώρου . . .
(Seal of) Theodore . . .
Commentary
The reverse monogram admits of several possibilities; it could be read ἀπὸ ὑπάτων καὶ νοταρίου or even ἀπὸ ὑπάτων καὶ πατρικίου; however, there is no π visible, although there may be a worn ligature with the ν. Additionally, a σ could be found within the κ at the right terminus of the cruciform, which could indicate that this monogram contains a name in the dative, perhaps indicating that the obverse name is a patronymic. Possibilities if this σ is found for the resolution of the reverse are Κωνσταντίνῳ νοταρίῳ, Νικοστράτῳ, and Στρατονικίῳ.