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Valerios protektor (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Double wreath border.

α - β - ε - ι - λ - ο - ρ - υ

Βαλερίου

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Double wreath border.

ΠΡΟΤ
ΙΚΤΟ
ΡΟΣ

προτίκτορος

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Double wreath border.

α - β - ε - ι - λ - ο - ρ - υ

Βαλερίου

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Double wreath border.

ΠΡΟΤ
ΙΚΤΟ
ΡΟΣ

προτίκτορος

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.1325
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 568.

Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Βαλερίου προτίκτορος.

(Seal of) Valerios protektor.

Commentary

The obverse could also read Βελισαρίου, although it is less likely.

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