Palladios (?) (sixth century)
Obverse
A bust on either side of a cruciform monogram with a cross above. No identifying inscriptions; but there can be little doubt that the two figures are the Apostles Peter and Paul. The damaged monogram may be deciphered as Παλλαδίῳ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
SR̅
SC̅IP
RIAPOS
Ọ.
serv(o) S(an)c(t)i Petri apostol[i]
Obverse
A bust on either side of a cruciform monogram with a cross above. No identifying inscriptions; but there can be little doubt that the two figures are the Apostles Peter and Paul. The damaged monogram may be deciphered as Παλλαδίῳ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
SR̅
SC̅IP
RIAPOS
Ọ.
serv(o) S(an)c(t)i Petri apostol[i]
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1569 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Translation
Παλλαδίῳ servo Sancti Petri apostoli.
Palladios, servant of Saint Peter the Apostle.