An imperial seal discovered at Argamum, Small Gate Sector (Scythia Minor)

Abstract In the archaeological campaign carried out in 2019, at Argamum, Small Gate sector, an imperial lead seal was found. On the obverse of the seal is stamped the face of an emperor, frontally depicted, with a beard, scepter on the left shoulder and two round fibulas placed on both shoulders. On the legend, arranged in a circle and partially preserved, we can read: Dominus Noster Theodosivs Avgustus. Imperial seals stamped with the effigy of Emperor Theodosius II have not been discovered until now in the territory of the province of Scythia Minor. The lead seal could be dated in the last two decade of the reign of the emperor Theodosius II.