Onouphrios/Rufinus (sixth century)
Obverse
Military saint on a horse galloping to l., wearing chiton and chlamys, with long cross in l. hand. Incuse border.
Reverse
Block monogram. Incuse border.
ι - ν - ο - ρ - υ - φ
Ὀνουφρίου/Ῥουφίνου
Obverse
Military saint on a horse galloping to l., wearing chiton and chlamys, with long cross in l. hand. Incuse border.
Reverse
Block monogram. Incuse border.
ι - ν - ο - ρ - υ - φ
Ὀνουφρίου/Ῥουφίνου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.73 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1305. |
Translation
Ὀνουφρίου/Ῥουφίνου.
(Seal of) Onouphrios/Rufinus.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos reads the monogram as Ὀνουφρίου, though also possible is Ῥουφίνου. Zacos additionally mentions the alternative Φανουρίου (Phanourios), which is less likely--though still possible--because it would require the α to utilize the left bar of the Ν for its own left bar.