Bardarios (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin with the medallion of Christ between two short crosses. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΒΔΙΡ
Βαρδαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2989 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Βαρδαρίου.
(Seal of) Bardarios.
Commentary
Bardarios is the simplest and most likely resolution of the monogram; other possibilities include Βαρδουαρίου (Bardouarios), or perhaps, Βοραδίου (Boradios).