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Constantine skribon (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - κ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω

Κωνσταντίνου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

β - η - ι - κ - ν - ο - ρ - σ - ω

σκρήβωνος

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - κ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω

Κωνσταντίνου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

β - η - ι - κ - ν - ο - ρ - σ - ω

σκρήβωνος

Accession number BZS.1955.1.91
Diameter 18.0 mm

Translation

Κωνσταντίνου σκρήβωνος.

(Seal of) Constantine skribon.

Commentary

The spelling on the monogram on the reverse of this seal is problematic to say the least. It is likely either σκρήβωνος or σκρίβονος, meant to indicate the title scribon. The apparent η on the left arm of the reverse monogram is likely a joined ι, rendering the spelling σκρίβωνος.