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Mauros (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram with crosses in the upper quarters. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Block monogram with cross above. Wreath border.

α - μ - ο - ρ - υ

Μαύρου

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram with crosses in the upper quarters. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Block monogram with cross above. Wreath border.

α - μ - ο - ρ - υ

Μαύρου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5036
Diameter 25.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μαύρου.

Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Mauros.

Commentary

Other possible readings of the reverse monogram are Μαρίου (Marios) and Μαρούλου (Maroules).