Plato apo hypaton (?) (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
Πλάτωνος ἀπὸ ὑπάτων
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1143 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Πλάτωνος ἀπὸ ὑπάτων.
Mother of God, give Thy aid. (Seal of) Plato, apo hypaton.
Commentary
The reading of the name Plato in the reverse monogram is secure, but the letters also allow for the reading apo hypaton.