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Constantine (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

In the lower half, an eagle with outspread wings. Above between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Letters: ΙΚΝΤ. Thin wreath border.

Κωνσταντίνου

Obverse

In the lower half, an eagle with outspread wings. Above between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Letters: ΙΚΝΤ. Thin wreath border.

Κωνσταντίνου

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.72
Diameter 31.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Κωνσταντίνου.

Mother of God, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Constantine.