Marianos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with outspread wings. Above, between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with outspread wings. Above, between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Box monogram. Wreath border.
ΙΜΝΡΩ
Μαριανῷ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.11 |
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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.