Valentinos Theodosios (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, block monogram. Indeterminate border.
- - ι - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ
Οὐαλεντίνου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
δ - ε - θ - ι - ο - σ - υ
Θεοδοσίου
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, block monogram. Indeterminate border.
- - ι - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ
Οὐαλεντίνου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
δ - ε - θ - ι - ο - σ - υ
Θεοδοσίου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.374 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 656. |
Translation
Οὐαλεντίνου Θεοδοσίου.
(Seal of) Valentinos Theodosios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The obverse monogram is uncertain; Valentinos best fits the available letters, though Λεοντίου is also possible (as Zacos claims), though as he acknowledges, the Λ is likely an Α. The reverse can also be read as Δοσιθέου (Dositheos). The relationship between the two apparent names is unclear.