John (?) imperial kensor (?) (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Between two crosses, a bust of the Mother of God holding the Child before her. Wreath border.
Reverse
Complex cruciform monogram. Possible reading: Ἰωάννου βασιλικοῦ κένσορος. Wreath border.
Obverse
Between two crosses, a bust of the Mother of God holding the Child before her. Wreath border.
Reverse
Complex cruciform monogram. Possible reading: Ἰωάννου βασιλικοῦ κένσορος. Wreath border.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1762 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου βασιλικοῦ κένσορος.
(Seal of) John, imperial kensor.
Commentary
In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw collection, Laurent posited John or Ioannkios as the owner's name, and noted the possibility of imperial kensor. This reading is plausible if not certain.