Priskos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan (Matthew 3: 11-17; Mark 1: 9-11). At left, John the Baptist placing his hand on the nimbed head of Jesus who stands in the river. At right, an angel. Above the head of Christ, the dove descending. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
A cruciform monogram with a cross in each of the quarters. Resolution: Πρίσκου. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan (Matthew 3: 11-17; Mark 1: 9-11). At left, John the Baptist placing his hand on the nimbed head of Jesus who stands in the river. At right, an angel. Above the head of Christ, the dove descending. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
A cruciform monogram with a cross in each of the quarters. Resolution: Πρίσκου. Indeterminate border.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1781 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Translation
Πρίσκου.
(Seal of) Priskos.