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Maria patrikia (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - ι - μ - ρ - σ

Μαρίας

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - ι - κ - π - ρ -  - τ

πατρικίας

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - ι - μ - ρ - σ

Μαρίας

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 - ι - κ - π - ρ -  - τ

πατρικίας

Accession number BZS.1955.1.161
Diameter 27.0 mm

Translation

Μαρίας πατρικίας.

(Seal of) Maria patrikia.

Commentary

The E-Κ ligature is eroded on the right arm of the reverse cruciform, however there is no doubt that πατρικίας is the correct reading.