George kandidatos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin with medallion between two crosses. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - γ - δ - ε - ι - κ - ν - ο - ρ - τ - υ - ω
Γεωργίου κανδιδάτου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2193 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Γεωργίου κανδιδάτου.
(Seal of) George kandidatos.
Commentary
The resolution of the monogram is likely but not certain; for it to be the case, a Γ must be found within the Τ or the Ε, which is not unlikely, and the Ν must not have a Η in ligature with it. If there is a Η encompassed within the Ν, as is possible but unclear on the seal, then the reading could be Ἡρακλείου κανδιδάτου (Herakleios kandidatos).