Abgar bishop (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - β - γ - ο - ρ - υ
Ἀβγάρου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ε - ι - κ - ο - π - σ - υ
ἐπισκόπου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.108 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Ἀβγάρου ἐπισκόπου.
(Seal of) the bishop Abgar.
Commentary
In the obverse monogram, the letter on the left is likely a Γ and not an E, resulting in a reading which requires a Β instead of an Υ (i.e. Ἀβγάρου instead of Αὐγάρου). Note that BZS 1958.106.149 presents similar monograms but is not from the same boulloterion.