John stratelates (sixth century)
Obverse
Omega-based monogram with middle bar topped by cross; stars to l. and r. of the ligature above. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Obverse
Omega-based monogram with middle bar topped by cross; stars to l. and r. of the ligature above. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.
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E
stratelatu
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4431 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννου stratelatu.
(Seal of) John stratelates.
Commentary
The obverse monogram could possibly be read as Αντωνίου (Antonios) if the cross were taken as a tau; however this is unlikely because the crossbar is too narrow.