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Mark chartoularios (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Block monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - κ - λ - μ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - χ

Μάρκου χαρτουλαρίου

Reverse

Latin inscription in three lines. Wreath border.


ISE
OO

dulu tis theotocu

Obverse

Block monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - κ - λ - μ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - χ

Μάρκου χαρτουλαρίου

Reverse

Latin inscription in three lines. Wreath border.


ISE
OO

dulu tis theotocu

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3012
Diameter 24.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Μάρκου χαρτουλαρίου dulu tis theotocu.

(Seal of) Mark chartoularios, servant of the Theotokos.

Commentary

While Mark is the most likely name found within the block monogram, there are other possibilities such as Μαρκιανοῦ (Markianos).