Mark chartoularios (sixth century)
Obverse
Block monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - μ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - χ
Μάρκου χαρτουλαρίου
Reverse
Latin inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
ISE
OO
dulu tis theotocu
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3012 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Μάρκου χαρτουλαρίου dulu tis theotocu.
(Seal of) Mark chartoularios, servant of the Theotokos.
Commentary
While Mark is the most likely name found within the block monogram, there are other possibilities such as Μαρκιανοῦ (Markianos).