Martyrios (?) (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin with medallion with either a cross or a visible to the r., and perhaps to the left as well (?). Wreath border.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin with medallion with either a cross or a visible to the r., and perhaps to the left as well (?). Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - μ - ο - ρ - τ - υ
Μαρτυρίου (?)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1782 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Μαρτυρίου (?).
(Seal of) Martyrios (?).
Commentary
The reverse monogram can be resolved in a number of ways; in addition to Martyrios as conjectured here, the monogram can be resolved as Ἀρματίου (Armatios), Ἀρμάτου (Armatos), Μαρίτου (Maritos), and Μαρτίου (Martios).