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The first coin struck by the ancient Romans bore a Greek inscription.
In the image, we can see the first coin struck by ancient Rome. It dates back to 326 BC, and the inscription reads in Greek “ΡΩMAIΩN” (Of...
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A 7th century Byzantine ring
A ring from the 7th century, depicting a detailed and popular scene in Christian iconography
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A Byzantine marriage ring!
A Byzantine marriage ring which has elements of the pagan Roman cultural past hidden within it.
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Sixth century Byzantine amphora (hermitage)
Repoussè involves embossing low and high reliefs by hammering the design into the reverse side of the object. The front side of the...
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A Byzantine Sardonyx case from the Louvre
It is from the 10th century A.D. The foot is a later addition. The gold mount is also a later addition in Paris Its Diametrer is: H....
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