The sacra vestis (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription of two lines, a cross above. Wreath border.
τουθ
ειου
τοῦ θείου
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Wreath border.
βε
στιο
υ
βεστίου
Obverse
Inscription of two lines, a cross above. Wreath border.
τουθ
ειου
τοῦ θείου
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Wreath border.
βε
στιο
υ
βεστίου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4999 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
τοῦ θείου βεστίου.
(Seal of) the sacra vestis.
Commentary
This seal will have belong to an official (the komes?) attached to the imperial or "sacred" wardrobe.