Peter chartoularios of the genikon (?) (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross; a palm tree is on his left. Inscription visible on either side of the staff cross: Ο|||Ι|ο|..οδ: ὁ ἅγι(ος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ [Πρ]όδ[ρομ(ος)]. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Letters include: γεικλνπρτχ. Wreath border.
Πέτρου χαρτουλαρίου τοῦ γενικοῦ
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross; a palm tree is on his left. Inscription visible on either side of the staff cross: Ο|||Ι|ο|..οδ: ὁ ἅγι(ος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ [Πρ]όδ[ρομ(ος)]. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Letters include: γεικλνπρτχ. Wreath border.
Πέτρου χαρτουλαρίου τοῦ γενικοῦ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.940 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Πέτρου χαρτουλαρίου τοῦ γενικοῦ.
(Seal of) Peter, general chartoularios.
Commentary
The monogram on the reverse admits of more than one solution. Possibilities include Peter, general chartoularios or even Peter archdeacon (ἀρχιδιάκονος) if the letter delta is recognized.