Ananias (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ
Ἀνανίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
δ..
λουτ.
σθεοτ
οκου
δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - ν - ο - υ
Ἀνανίου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
δ..
λουτ.
σθεοτ
οκου
δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4558 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
Translation
Ἀνανίου δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου.
(Seal of) Ananias, servant of the Theotokos.
Commentary
The obverse monogram is not certain, but likely reads Ananias. John is not possible as there is no Ω, and Julian is possible but significantly less likely because the Ν is duplicated as in Ananias, instead of an explicitly spelled out Λ filling one of those two spots.