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Chousanios/Chasanios (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type VI). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - λ - ν - ο - σ - υ - χ

Χουσανίου / Χασανίου

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type VI). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - λ - ν - ο - σ - υ - χ

Χουσανίου / Χασανίου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2194
Diameter 31.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Χουσανίου / Χασανίου

Theotokos, help Chousanios / Chasanios.

Commentary

This seal contains an Arab name, a Hellenization of either Hussein or Has(s)an.