Narses cleric (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate. On her chest is Christ with nimbus. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
- η - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - ρ - - υ
Ναρσοῦ κληρικοῦ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate. On her chest is Christ with nimbus. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.
- η - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - ρ - - υ
Ναρσοῦ κληρικοῦ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.269 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Ναρσοῦ κληρικοῦ.
(Seal of) Narses cleric.
Commentary
It is also possible that the reverse monogram actually contains two names (including perhaps Ἰσακίου or Ἡρακλήου), but a name and title, such as Narses cleric, is more likely.