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Luke (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

The Virgin enthroned with Christ seated upon her lap. Border of dots.

Reverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Border of dots.

α - κ - λ - ο - υ

Λουκᾶ

Obverse

The Virgin enthroned with Christ seated upon her lap. Border of dots.

Reverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Border of dots.

α - κ - λ - ο - υ

Λουκᾶ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.354
Diameter 23.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 1176.

Translation

Λουκᾶ.

(Seal of) Luke.

Commentary

Καλοῦ (Kalos) is another valid reading for the reverse monogram.

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