Diogenes (...?) (fifth century)
Obverse
A monogram in the shape of a cross. The vertical letters: |I|O|.The horizontal letters: EIS. Wreath border.
Diogenus
Reverse
Monogram in the shape of a cross. Horizontally: E . Vertically: R||o . Wreath border.
Obverse
A monogram in the shape of a cross. The vertical letters: |I|O|.The horizontal letters: EIS. Wreath border.
Diogenus
Reverse
Monogram in the shape of a cross. Horizontally: E . Vertically: R||o . Wreath border.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.748 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Translation
Diogenus ...
(Seal of) Diogenes ...
Commentary
The monogram on the reverse so far defies resolution, in no small part owing to the corrosion of the letters. We read the owner's name as the Greek genitive of Diogenes (Διογένους), rendered in Roman letters. We assume that the letters should be read from top to bottom first, then left to right, as though the owner were crossing himself.