Panios (?) (fifth/sixth century)
Obverse
An eagle with its wings outspread. Between the wings, the chi-rho ligature: : Χρ(ιστός). Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of two lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
p
Ni
Paniu
Obverse
An eagle with its wings outspread. Between the wings, the chi-rho ligature: : Χρ(ιστός). Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of two lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
p
Ni
Paniu
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.740 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Damaged on the obverse and corroded. |
Translation
Paniu.
(Seal of) Panios.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's name is by no means certain. The letter at the beginning of the second line of the reverse appears to be U, but this would lead to an unlikely name such as Pauius. We surmise that the letter should be read as N.