Paul and Sergios (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - λ - ο - π - υ
Παύλου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - σ - υ
Σεργίου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3608 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Translation
Παύλου Σεργίου.
(Seal of) Paul (and) Sergios.
Commentary
This is a strange seal; first of all, as with all such monogrammatic seals presenting two names, the relationship between the two is unclear. Is one a patronymic, or is it a partnership. Secondly, the letters in the reverse monogram do not share the same orientation. While the at the top matches that of the obverse, the Ρ is upside down at the bottom, while the Γ above it on the lower bar of the cruciform is backwards.