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Michael Euphemianos (?) (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Block monogram. Linear border.

α - η - ι - λ -  - χ

Μιχαήλ

Reverse

Block monogram. Linear border.

α -  - η - ι -  - ν - ο - σ - υ - 

Εὐφημιανός (?)

Obverse

Block monogram. Linear border.

α - η - ι - λ -  - χ

Μιχαήλ

Reverse

Block monogram. Linear border.

α -  - η - ι -  - ν - ο - σ - υ - 

Εὐφημιανός (?)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.310
Diameter 20.0 mm

Translation

Μιχαήλ Εὐφημιανός (?).

Michael Euphemianos (?).

Commentary

The reverse monogram is difficult to read and uncertain; especially the circular letter at the central point of the Μ. This letter seems to be a Φ, that doubles as an ligature, while still serving as part of the curves of the Μ and seemingly, the diagonal and right bars of a Ν as well. The letter in the bottom left corner is worn but seems to be an Α. That the reverse is oddly in the nominative, can be explained by the obverse, which is indeclinable. Nevertheless, this is a strange monogram on a strange seal. If, as it seems, this is a double name, it is unclear what is the relationship between the two names.