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John George (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing. Christ is on her chest, also nimbate. Inscription in two columns to left and right: .|Ω|Α|ΝΝ|Ο|Υ. Wreath border.

ωάννου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Γεωργίου

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing. Christ is on her chest, also nimbate. Inscription in two columns to left and right: .|Ω|Α|ΝΝ|Ο|Υ. Wreath border.

ωάννου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Γεωργίου

Accession number BZS.1955.1.214
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 1162.

Translation

Ἰωάννου Γεωργίου.

(Seal of) John George.

Commentary

Zacos does not seem to interpret two distinct owners of this seal but one owner with a double name; either seems possible, though the latter is likely more so because there is no indicator of καὶ.

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