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Boelirenus (?) (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Facing portrait of figure, female (?). Border of dots.

Reverse

Block monogram. Border of dots.

B -  - i - L - N - o - R

Boelireni (?)

Obverse

Facing portrait of figure, female (?). Border of dots.

Reverse

Block monogram. Border of dots.

B -  - i - L - N - o - R

Boelireni (?)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.76
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm

Translation

Boelireni (?).

(Seal of) Boelirenus (?).

Commentary

The reading of this name may seem to be a stretch, as it would have to be slightly skewed, but it seems most appropriate, and is attested an a cruciform inscription on a seal in the Vatican (Laurent, Vatican, no. 301). The alternative (which is just as unattested) given by Laurent is the just as strange Renouboeli.

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