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Abgar bishop (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - β - γ - ο - ρ - υ

Ἀβγάρου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

ε - ι - κ - ο - π - σ - υ

ἐπισκόπου

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - β - γ - ο - ρ - υ

Ἀβγάρου

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

ε - ι - κ - ο - π - σ - υ

ἐπισκόπου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.149
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm

Translation

Ἀβγάρου ἐπισκόπου.

(Seal of) the bishop Abgar.

Commentary

See the commentary to the parallel specimen noted below.