Hi all. Here is a small lead seal with block
monograms. The
obverse solves pretty easily to NONNOY, with a number of examples in DOAKS showing the
monogram on one
side and matching
inscription on the other. The
reverse is more complex, but may solve to Abramiou (missing O, off
flan?), with one similar example in DOAKS. Any other ideas, corrections, or information, would be appreciated. For example, would one of these
monograms signify patronage of the other? Thanks, again. Jimi
BCC LS46
Lead Seal
Caesarea Maritima
Byzantine 6th Century CE
Obv: Block
monogram with Greek
letters: N, O, Y, "NONNOY" (of Nonnos)
Rev: Block
monogram with Greek
letters: M, A, B, P, I, Y, X?, N?,?, O?
and possibly others. Abramios?
Obverse:
cf. DOAKS BZS.1947.2.1563
and Gert Boersema SKU: 7723
Reverse:
cf. DOAKS BZS.1951.31.5.2940
PB15.5 x 14 x 3mm. 2.89gm.
Axis:0
Surface find
Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
(click for larger pic)
