Silver coin. (whole)
Illegible legend. Long cross voided with pellet within double circle in centre and three crescents at the end of each arm, crescents in two opposing angles. (reverse)
Few blundered letters adumbrating legend. Angel handing…
Silver ingots like this were used to pay soldiers and civil servants in the Late Roman Empire. The stamped inscription reads EX OFFE HONORINI, which translates 'from the workshop of Honorinus'. It was found in 1777 with two gold coins of the emperor…
Silver coin. (whole)
Arch supported by columns with bases and capitals in centre field, containing a square-armed cross voided and inlaid with gold. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust facing, crowned. The crown is gilt. Monogram left of head.…
Museum Desciprtion: “This silver ewer reflects the good life that could be found in a household in Daphne, the wealthy suburb of the great commercial city of Antioch. In one of the villas, the ewer was discovered purposely buried together with three…