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George stratelates (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of a saint between crosses. Wreath border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Wreath border.


γεωρ
.ιουσ
ρτε
τ

Γεώρ[γ]ιου σ[τ]ρατε[λ]άτου

Obverse

Bust of a saint between crosses. Wreath border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Wreath border.


γεωρ
.ιουσ
ρτε
τ

Γεώρ[γ]ιου σ[τ]ρατε[λ]άτου

Accession number BZS.1947.2.260
Diameter 21.0 mm
Condition Chipped along the circumference.

Translation

Γεώργιου στρατελάτου.

(Seal of) George, stratelates.

Commentary

Note the spelling of stratelates with ε instead of the expected η.