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Uniface Lead Seal with Block Monogram from Caesarea Maritima #1

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v-drome:
Hi, all.  Here is the first of two unusual seals with 6th-7th century Byzantine style monograms, but one sided like one might expect of the earlier Roman type seals.  The channels seem quite thick, as thought they were used with a thicker kind of cord.  I am still looking for matches in my limited database of monograms and Greek names.  Any information on date, possible readings, and use would be appreciated.  Thanks, Jimi

BCC LS42
Lead Seal
Caesarea Maritima
Byzantine 4th-5th Cent. CE?
Uniface rectangular lead seal with large channel. 
Obv: Block monogram in circular punch with Greek
letters including M, N, A, Γ, I?, O, Y, and possibly
others.  Uncertain letter(s) or figure between lower legs.
Rev: Blank.
17 x 13.5 x 4.5mm. 4.41gm. Axis:NA
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
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