Philip monk (?) (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
St. Philip, bearded, holding the martyr's cross. Inscription: Ο|Φ|ΙΛ|Ι|.. : Ὁ ἅγιος Φίλιππος. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Block monogram. Indeterminate border.
α - ι - λ - π - Φ - χ
Φιλιππῳ μοναχῷ
Obverse
St. Philip, bearded, holding the martyr's cross. Inscription: Ο|Φ|ΙΛ|Ι|.. : Ὁ ἅγιος Φίλιππος. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Block monogram. Indeterminate border.
α - ι - λ - π - Φ - χ
Φιλιππῳ μοναχῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.414 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Translation
Φιλιππῳ μοναχῷ.
Philip monk.
Commentary
The reverse monogram on this seal is strange. The block monogram is apparently for Philip, while the title of monk may be found using the Χ above the monogram with the Alpha within it, in the manner of the typical abbreviation for monk . As strange as this would be, no other resolution seems more likely. It is also possible that the monogram reads Φιλαγρίου (Philagrios).