John metropolitan (seventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.96 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Field diameter | 24 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 936. |
Obverse
St. Theodorε standing, balancing his shield on the ground and stabbing a dragon with a cross-topped spear. Palm tree on the right. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription in three lines with crosses above and below. Indeterminate border.
ιωα.
νου.
ητροπ
.λ..
Ἰωάννου μητροπολίτου
Translation
Ἰωάννου μητροπολίτου.
(Seal of) John metropolitan.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.96 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Field diameter | 24 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 936. |
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.96 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Field diameter | 24 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 936. |
Commentary
On a seal this early, an unidentified military saint slaying a dragon will be St. Theodore.