Gregory (?) chartophylax (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, chipped cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
γ - η - ι - ο - ρ - υ
Γρηγορίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - φ - χ
χαρτοφύλακος
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, chipped cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
γ - η - ι - ο - ρ - υ
Γρηγορίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - φ - χ
χαρτοφύλακος
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.391 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Γρηγορίου χαρτοφύλακος.
(Seal of) Gregory chartophylax.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
It is also possible that the reverse monogram reads χαριστικαρίου (charistikarios), however this is significantly less likely in the sixth/seventh centuries. The obverse likely reads Gregory, although the upper termination of the monogram is obscured (cf. Zacos-Veglery, monogram no. 87).