Plato patrikios (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of three (or possibly originally four) lines, with a cross surrounded by tendrils at the top. Indeterminate border.
Π̣ΛΤ
̣ΗΠ
.ΤΡΙΚ
..
Πλατώνη π[α]τρικ[ίῳ]
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of three (or possibly originally four) lines, with a cross surrounded by tendrils at the top. Indeterminate border.
Π̣ΛΤ
̣ΗΠ
.ΤΡΙΚ
..
Πλατώνη π[α]τρικ[ίῳ]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.553 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Die appears to have been too large for seal. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1594. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Πλατώνη πατρικίῳ.
Mother of God, help Plato, patrikios.
Commentary
Dated to seventh century based on epigraphy, although a cross between tendrils is more common in the eighth century. If dated to the seventh century, may have belonged to Plato, patrikios and exarch of Ravenna, who was active in Constantinople after 649 (see PmbZ #6266).