Philip (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Seemingly, bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate, with Christ before her, also nimbate. In fields l. and r., crosses. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Seemingly, bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate, with Christ before her, also nimbate. In fields l. and r., crosses. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
ι - λ - ο - π - π - υ -
Φιλίππου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.231 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1195. |
Translation
Φιλίππου.
(Seal of) Philip.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
For the sake of symmetry and completing the cruciform monogram on the reverse, the Π is repeated on the left and right arms of the cross.