Hyakinthos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with head turned toward right and open wings, between which is a cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - θ - ι - κ - ν - ο - υ
Ὑακίνθου
Obverse
Eagle with head turned toward right and open wings, between which is a cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - θ - ι - κ - ν - ο - υ
Ὑακίνθου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.711 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Laurent, Orghidan, no. 504. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ὑακίνθου.
Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Hyakinthos.
Bibliography
- Documents de sigillographie byzantine: La collection C. Orghidan (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The apparent ligature at the left is in actuality the result of a double strike, duplicating the Ν.