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Staurakios/Kratistos/Kastrikios (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with medallion between two crosses. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - κ - ο - ρ - σ - τ - υ

Σταυρακίου/Καστρικίου/Κρατίστου

 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with medallion between two crosses. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - ι - κ - ο - ρ - σ - τ - υ

Σταυρακίου/Καστρικίου/Κρατίστου

 

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2867
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm

Translation

Σταυρακίου/Καστρικίου/Κρατίστου

Staurakios/Kratistos/Kastrikios

Commentary

All three names are possible readings of the reverse monogram.