Valerios protektor (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Double wreath border.
α - β - ε - ι - λ - ο - ρ - υ
Βαλερίου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Double wreath border.
ΠΡΟΤ
ΙΚΤΟ
ΡΟΣ
προτίκτορος
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1325 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 568. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Βαλερίου προτίκτορος.
(Seal of) Valerios protektor.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The obverse could also read Βελισαρίου, although it is less likely.