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Thomas apo hypaton (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Greek inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

ΘΩΜΑ
ΑΠΟΥ
ΠΑΤ
.Ν

Θωμᾶ ἀπὸ ὑπάτων

Reverse

Latin inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

TO
PO
PT
O.

Toma apo upaton

Obverse

Greek inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

ΘΩΜΑ
ΑΠΟΥ
ΠΑΤ
.Ν

Θωμᾶ ἀπὸ ὑπάτων

Reverse

Latin inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

TO
PO
PT
O.

Toma apo upaton

Accession number BZS.1947.2.630
Diameter 25.0 mm

Translation

Θωμᾶ ἀπὸ ὑπάτων. Toma apo upaton.

(Seal of) Thomas apo hypaton. (Seal of) Thomas apo hypaton.

Commentary

Bilingual seal in Greek and Latin characters. It is interesting to note that the Latin gives a transliteration of the Greek, not a translation.