Here is the second of two unusual
seals from
Caesarea Maritima with a 6th-7th century
Byzantine style monogram, but one sided similar to the earlier
Roman type seals. I am
still looking for matches in my limited database of
monograms and Greek names, but one possibility, not at all certain, could be Agallianos, "Apo Eparchon" as seen on a 7th Century DOAKS seal bearing cruciform
monograms (BZS.1958.106.2441). Any other ideas on date, possible readings, and use would be appreciated. Thanks, Jimi
BCC LS43
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, some retrograde, including N, A, Γ, O, Y, I?, Λ?,
and possibly others.
Cross above. Agallianos?
Rev: Blank.
22.5 x 15.5 x 5.5mm. 8.03gm.
Axis:NA
Surface find
Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
(click for larger pic)
