Elias metropolitan (sixth/seventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2880 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Field diameter | 18 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus, V/1, no. 932. |
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - η - ι - λ
Ἠλίᾳ
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
η - ι - λ - μ - ο - π - ρ - τ
μητροπολίτῃ
Translation
Ἠλίᾳ μητροπολίτῃ.
(Seal of) Elias metropolitan.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2880 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Field diameter | 18 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus, V/1, no. 932. |
Commentary
The obverse is not certain, as the eta at the top arm of the cruciform is chipped and may in fact be a tau or a tau-pi ligature.