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Gregory (?) chartophylax (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, chipped cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

γ - η - ι  ...

Γρηγορίου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - κ - λ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - φ - χ

χαρτοφύλακος

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, chipped cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

γ - η - ι  ...

Γρηγορίου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - κ - λ - ο - ρ - τ - υ - φ - χ

χαρτοφύλακος

Accession number BZS.1958.106.713
Diameter 25.0 mm

Translation

Γρηγορίου χαρτοφύλακος.

(Seal of) Gregory, chartophylax.

Commentary

The obverse likely reads Gregory, although the upper termination of the monogram is obscured (cf. Zacos-Veglery, monogram no. 87).

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