Theosebios charistikarios (?) (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
θεο
σεβι
ου
Θεοσεβίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - ο - ρ - σ - τ - υ - χ
χαριστικαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.188 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 560. |
Translation
Θεοσεβίου χαριστικαρίου (?).
(Seal of) Theosebios charistikarios (?).
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos reads this χαριστικαρίου on the reverse monogram; this somewhat strange resolution may be correct, though the σ is uncertain and there may be an ε within the κ.