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Marianos (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with outspread wings. Above, between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Box monogram. Wreath border.

ΙΜΝΡΩ

Μαριανῷ

Obverse

Eagle with outspread wings. Above, between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Box monogram. Wreath border.

ΙΜΝΡΩ

Μαριανῷ

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.11
Diameter 26.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μαριανῷ

Mother of God, help Marianos.

Commentary

The monogram giving the name of the owner could be resolved as Marinos, but we believe that the alpha in the lower half should be used twice, hence Marianos. On the other hand, if the central letter is read as Χ, then Μαχἀριος becomes a possibility.