John hypatos and archon tou blattiou (705-711)
Obverse
Two standing emperors, wearing the chlamys and crown, holding between them a cross potent mounted on two steps atop a ball. Inscription in columns on both sides. Traces of a wreath border.
Ω̣||n|ṇ|η̣.|π̣|̣|τ|Ω
[Ἰ]ωάννῃ [ὑ]πάτῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons below. Wreath border.
̣ρχο̣
ντιτου̣
λτιου̣
(καὶ) ἄρχοντι τοῦ βλατίου
Obverse
Two standing emperors, wearing the chlamys and crown, holding between them a cross potent mounted on two steps atop a ball. Inscription in columns on both sides. Traces of a wreath border.
Ω̣||n|ṇ|η̣.|π̣|̣|τ|Ω
[Ἰ]ωάννῃ [ὑ]πάτῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons below. Wreath border.
̣ρχο̣
ντιτου̣
λτιου̣
(καὶ) ἄρχοντι τοῦ βλατίου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.666 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken along the top. Corroded. |
Translation
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ καὶ ἄρχοντι τοῦ βλατίου.
John, hypatos and archon tou blattiou.
Commentary
The emperors presented on the obverse are Justinian II and his son Tiberios, hence the seal must date from that emperor's second reign (705-711).