N. hypatos (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); decorations in the (lower) quarters. Wreath border.
β - ε - η - θ - ι - κ - ο - τ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram; in quarters, ΥΠΑ|ΤΩ. Wreath border.
ε - ω
Ν.
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); decorations in the (lower) quarters. Wreath border.
β - ε - η - θ - ι - κ - ο - τ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram; in quarters, ΥΠΑ|ΤΩ. Wreath border.
ε - ω
Ν.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2842 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει N. ὑπάτῳ.
Theotokos help N. hypatos.
Commentary
Unfortunately, because two of the four terminations of the cruciform monogram are outside the strike on this seal, we cannot read the name found in the reverse monogram.