The imperial sakelle (seventh/eighth century?)
Obverse
A large beta with a smaller alpha enclosed within the lower loop. Indeterminate border.
Β
βα(σιλικῆς)
Reverse
A large letter sigma with an alpha contained within. Seemingly a wreath border.
σ
σα(κέλλης)
Obverse
A large beta with a smaller alpha enclosed within the lower loop. Indeterminate border.
Β
βα(σιλικῆς)
Reverse
A large letter sigma with an alpha contained within. Seemingly a wreath border.
σ
σα(κέλλης)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1356 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
βασιλικῆς σακέλλης.
(Seal of) the imperial treasury.
Commentary
It is very difficult to propose a reasonable date for this seal. We have opted for the seventh or eighth century on the evidence of the shape of the alpha and beta.