Akindynos (?) (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
An eagle with wings outspread, between which is a cruciform monogram. Letters: ΙΚΝ : Wreath border.
Ἀκινδύνου or Κανδίδου
Obverse
An eagle with wings outspread, between which is a cruciform monogram. Letters: ΙΚΝ : Wreath border.
Ἀκινδύνου or Κανδίδου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines with cross above. Wreath border.
ΑΠΟ
ΕΠΑΡ
ΧΩΝ
ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.187 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Translation
Ἀκινδύνου (or Κανδίδου) ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων.
(Seal of) Akindynos (or Kandidos), apo eparchon.
Commentary
The monogram admits of more than one solution. It is a common monogram for διακόνου; however, in this case, with the title ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων on the reverse, a name is required on the obverse. Ἀκινδύνου is one possibility, as is the name Κανδίδου, but neither is certain.