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Peter macellarius (fifth/sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Letters: ΡRT. Wreath border.

Petru

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Letters: IR. Wreath border.

macellariu

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Letters: ΡRT. Wreath border.

Petru

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Letters: IR. Wreath border.

macellariu

Accession number BZS.1958.106.736
Diameter 27.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm

Translation

Petru macellariu.

(Seal of) Peter, butcher.

Commentary

The resolution of the monogram on the reverse is plausible but not certain. The letters are Roman and the owner's profession is given in Latin, but with a Greek genitive. If it is correct, it would offer an interesting example of an everyday profession ("butcher") on a seal, as opposed to a title or official function.