Eustathios (sixth century)
Obverse
Standing Virgin holding the Christ-child in her l. arm. Border of dots.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
α - ε - θ - ι - ο - σ - τ - υ
Εὐσταθίου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1783 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1224 (with the name read as Thettalos). |
Translation
Εὐσταθίου
Eustathios
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos reads the monogram on this seal as Θεττάλου (Thettalos), which, although possible, seems quiet unlikely. Much more likely is the name Eustathios, with the Σ found within the Ε on the right arm of the cruciform.