John deacon (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- ι - ν - ο - υ -
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- - ι - κ - ν - ο - υ
διακόνου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.100 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 378. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου διακόνου.
(Seal of) John deacon.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos reads κανδιδάτου as an alternate for the reverse, however this is not possible because there is no τ, as the arms of the cross cannot serve as such.