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Stephanos and Boethios (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Resolution: Στεφάνου. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Possible resolution: Βοηθίου. Wreath border.

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Resolution: Στεφάνου. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Possible resolution: Βοηθίου. Wreath border.

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5021
Diameter 28.0 mm
Condition Chipped and corroded.

Translation

Στεφάνου. Βοηθίου.

Seal of Stephanos. Seal of Boethios.

Commentary

The reading of the name Boethios is not certain but seems the most plausible solution. It is possible that one of the names is used as a patronymic, Stephanos "son of" Boethios, or vice versa.