Prokopios (seventh century)
Obverse
Standing, facing Virgin Hodegetria, nimbate, holding nimbate Christ in her right arm. In field l. and r., cross. Wreath border.
Reverse
Block monogram, with cross atop r. vertical bar. Wreath border.
ι - κ - ο - π - ρ - υ
Προκοπίου
Obverse
Standing, facing Virgin Hodegetria, nimbate, holding nimbate Christ in her right arm. In field l. and r., cross. Wreath border.
Reverse
Block monogram, with cross atop r. vertical bar. Wreath border.
ι - κ - ο - π - ρ - υ
Προκοπίου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.67 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1188. |
Translation
Προκοπίου.
(Seal of) Prokopios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos reads Πέτρου (Peter), while Πύρρου (Pyrros) can also be read. However the former is likely incorrect because there is no Ε, and the latter is incorrect because what Zacos took as a Ε is actually a Κ, rendering Προκοπίου to be the most likely resolution to the monogram.