Kallimachos stratelates (seventh century)
Obverse
Block monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - μ - ο - υ - χ
Καλλιμάχου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
ΣΤΡΑ
ΤΗΛΑ
ΤΟΥ
στρατηλάτου
Obverse
Block monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - λ - μ - ο - υ - χ
Καλλιμάχου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
ΣΤΡΑ
ΤΗΛΑ
ΤΟΥ
στρατηλάτου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1194 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Καλλιμάχου στρατηλάτου.
(Seal of) Kallimachos, stratelates.
Commentary
The resolution of the obverse monogram is not certain; it seems to read Καλλιμάχου, but this name is unattested in the period to which we would date the seal.