Genethlius ex-consul (fifth century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
ε
νεI
O
Genethlio
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
εX
Cονο
ε
ex console
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
ε
νεI
O
Genethlio
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
εX
Cονο
ε
ex console
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.738 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Genethlio ex console.
(Lord, help) Genethlius, ex consul.
Commentary
This seal likely belonged to Genethlios comes rerum privatarum who attended the Council of Chalcedon in 451. For a later stage in his career see BZS.1958.106.741.