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Amasios (?) (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

A horse and rider, likely a military saint. Details indistinct. No epigraphy. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Resolution: Ἁμασίου. Wreath border.

Obverse

A horse and rider, likely a military saint. Details indistinct. No epigraphy. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Resolution: Ἁμασίου. Wreath border.

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2509
Diameter 17.0 mm

Translation

Ἀμασίου.

(Seal of) Amasios.

Commentary

The resolution of the monogram on the reverse is not entirely certain, but from the letters visible seems the most reasonable reading.