Phokas chartoularios (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing. On her chest is Christ, also nimbate. In fields l. and r., crosses. Border of dots.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ο - ρ - υ - - χ - ω
Φωκᾶ χαρτουλαρίου
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing. On her chest is Christ, also nimbate. In fields l. and r., crosses. Border of dots.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
α - ι - κ - λ - ο - ρ - υ - - χ - ω
Φωκᾶ χαρτουλαρίου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.234 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1200. |
Translation
Φωκᾶ χαρτουλαρίου.
(Seal of) Phokas chartoularios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos reads this, seeing the remnants of an α below the ω, which does seem to be present, however faint.