John eparch/apo eparchon (seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin holding Christ before her. Crosses on either side. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ε - ι - ν - ο - π - ρ - υ - χ - ω
Ἰωάννου ἐπάρχου/ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin holding Christ before her. Crosses on either side. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ε - ι - ν - ο - π - ρ - υ - χ - ω
Ἰωάννου ἐπάρχου/ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3254 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου ἐπάρχου/ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων.
(Seal of) John eparch/apo eparchon.
Commentary
An additional possible reading of the reverse monogram is Πέτρου ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων, if a τ is read within the π-ε ligature.