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Akakios . . . (?) (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Block monogram. Incuse border.

 - ι - κ - ο - υ

Ἀκακίου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Incuse border.

. . . ε -  - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - σ - τ - υ . . .

?

Obverse

Block monogram. Incuse border.

 - ι - κ - ο - υ

Ἀκακίου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Incuse border.

. . . ε -  - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - σ - τ - υ . . .

?

Accession number BZS.1955.1.287
Diameter 27.0 mm

Translation

Ἀκακίου . . . (?)

(Seal of) Akakios . . . (?)

Commentary

The reverse monogram is extremely difficult to resolve. Only the letters Π, Θ, Τ, Ο, and Υ are assured, the Κ is likely on the right arm of the cruciform, and a Σ can be found within it. The bottom arm is mere conjecture. Some form of the -σπαθαρο-  root seems likely, perhaps σπαθαροκανδιδάτου (spatharokandidatos).