John stratelates (seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines. No border visible.
.ΙΩΑ̣
.ΝΟΥΣ
.ΡΑΤΗ
ΛΑΤΟ
Υ
Ἰωά[ν]νου σ[τ]ρατηλάτου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No border visible.
ΔΟ
ΥΛΟΥ.
ΩΝΑΓ.
ΩΝΜ̅Ε
δούλου [τ]ῶν ἁγ[ί]ων μ(αρτύρων)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines. No border visible.
.ΙΩΑ̣
.ΝΟΥΣ
.ΡΑΤΗ
ΛΑΤΟ
Υ
Ἰωά[ν]νου σ[τ]ρατηλάτου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No border visible.
ΔΟ
ΥΛΟΥ.
ΩΝΑΓ.
ΩΝΜ̅Ε
δούλου [τ]ῶν ἁγ[ί]ων μ(αρτύρων)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.504 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου στρατηλάτου δούλου τῶν ἁγίων μαρτύρων (?)
John, stratelates, servant of the holy martyrs (?)
Commentary
The final character on the reverse appears to be out of the field, possibly indicating a previous use for the seal. The reading of the final portion of the reverse inscription is conjectural.