John (Nikaeus?) (eleventh century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines arranged in the shape of a cross. A cross in the upper field on the left. Border of dots.
Τ
̣
ν̣ι̣κ̣α̣ι̣Ο̣
σ̣
τοῦ Νικαίος
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Η
σραγ,
᾽ιαν
νου
ἡ σφραγ(ὶς) Ἰωάννου
Obverse
Inscription of four lines arranged in the shape of a cross. A cross in the upper field on the left. Border of dots.
Τ
̣
ν̣ι̣κ̣α̣ι̣Ο̣
σ̣
τοῦ Νικαίος
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Η
σραγ,
᾽ιαν
νου
ἡ σφραγ(ὶς) Ἰωάννου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.266 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
Translation
τοῦ Νικαίος ἡ σφραγὶς Ἰωάννου.
The seal of John Nikaeus.
Commentary
The inscription on the obverse is unusually designed, taking the shape of a cross without being a cruciform monogram. The reading of the owner's family name is by no means certain, but our reading at least has the virtue of forming a twelve-syllable verse.