Basilianos (?) (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Stylized angel standing, facing, nimbate, with open wings. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
α - β - ι - λ - ν - ο - - υ
Βασιλιανοῦ (?)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3055 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Βασιλιανοῦ (?).
(Seal of) Basilianos (?).
Commentary
Σαβίνου (Sabinos), Σαβινιανοῦ (Sabinianos), and Ἰουβίνου (Ioubinos) are also valid readings of the reverse, from what can be seen. A primary issue is that the letter at the terminus of the lower arm of the cruciform is cut off; it is seemingly an α, λ, or both.