Gregory (?) chartophylax (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, chipped cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
γ - η - ι ...
Γρηγορίου
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, chipped cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
γ - η - ι ...
Γρηγορίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - κ - λ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - φ - χ
χαρτοφύλακος
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.713 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Γρηγορίου χαρτοφύλακος.
(Seal of) Gregory, chartophylax.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The obverse likely reads Gregory, although the upper termination of the monogram is obscured (cf. Zacos-Veglery, monogram no. 87).