Bonosos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, holding the Christ-child in her r. arm. He has nimbus cruciger. Wreath border.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, holding the Christ-child in her r. arm. He has nimbus cruciger. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
β - ν - ο - σ - υ
Βονόσου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4117 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
Βονόσου.
(Seal of) Bonosos.
Commentary
The name in the reverse monogram is clearly Bonosos, however it is spelled unusually, as typically it is Βονώσου. Of course, an ο for ω mistake is both likely and common.