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Phloros (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

λ - ο - ρ - υ - φ -

Φλώρου

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

λ - ο - ρ - υ - φ -

Φλώρου

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3014
Diameter 27.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 2842.

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

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Φλώρου.

Theotokos, help Phloros.

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