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Kleomenes (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cross (?). Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - κ - λ - μ - ν - ο -  - υ

Κλεομένους

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cross (?). Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - κ - λ - μ - ν - ο -  - υ

Κλεομένους

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3258
Diameter 25.0 mm

Translation

Κλεομένους.

(Seal of) Kleomenes.

Commentary

Kleomenes is a very strange name to find in the sixth century CE, however it seems the only possible option as a resolution to the reverse monogram of this seal.