Hi, all. Here is a difficult seal. I am reposting it here since it has clearly been reused as something else. Any ideas regarding the original
monogram ID and later purpose would be appreciated. Let me know if you think more photos might
help! Thanks, Jimi
Lead Seal
Caesarea Maritima
Late 6th - Early 7th Century CE
Obv: Uncertain block
monogram.
Possible letters K (or Y if tuned 90),
B or P. Upper right almost looks like
an S which is unlikely.
Rev: Uncertain block
monogram.
Possible letters Λ (or Y, if inverted).
Flattened and pierced with two neatly drilled holes.
23.5 x 21.5 x 3.5mm. 7.59gm.
Axis:0 or 180?
Surface find
Caesarea Maritima ca.1970's
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