FORVM`s Classical Numismatics Discussion Board
Antiquities Discussion Forums => Seals and Tesserae => Topic started by: pogh_poor on November 19, 2022, 04:10:50 pm
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I acquired a handsome Byzantine seal which measures 21.99 mm and weighs 12.44 g. On the obverse is a cruciform monogram A-B-N-O-V within a leafed ring. On the reverse is a cruciform monogram α - ν - ο - π - τ - υ - ω within a leafed ring. I think that it solves Βαάνου, ἀπὀ ὑπάτων =
(Seal of) Baanes, apo hypaton and dates to 6th/7th century. Am I correct? Pogh_poor
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Yes, you are correct!
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Thank you Gert. Are seals with Armenian names somewhat unusual? I believe that this seal may have been found near modern day Armenia.
Pogh_poor
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Somewhat unusual, but not very rare. There were tons of Armenians in Byzantine service over the years.
Regards
Gert