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Kalligonos (monk?) (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.

ΚΛ
ΛΙΓΟ
ΝΟΥ

Καλλιγόνου

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.

Τ
ΠΕΙ
ΝΟΥ

ταπεινοῦ

Obverse

Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.

ΚΛ
ΛΙΓΟ
ΝΟΥ

Καλλιγόνου

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.

Τ
ΠΕΙ
ΝΟΥ

ταπεινοῦ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2019
Diameter 25.0 mm

Translation

Καλλιγόνου ταπεινοῦ.

(Seal of) the humble Kalligonos.

Commentary

This individual calls himself "humble"--which may be an indication of his monastic humility, or may merely indicate his piety.