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Vandals of North Africa. Redware Plate Fragment / Staurogram |
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This item is a example of what has been offered for sale in the past.
This item is not for sale.
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Date: 5th - 6th century AD
Obverse: Staurogram
Reverse: Concentric circles at the center
Size: 5.5cm across
Weight: 27.64 grams
Rarity: 6
Description: The Staurogram or Tau Rho is the earliest Christogram representing the crucifixion. In Greek, the verb "to crucify" is stauroo, and a "cross" is a stauros. Thus, these letters create a pictographic representation of the crucifixion. Ex Tom Cederlind collection with tag.
Because of the extreme thickness of this coin, I am unable to ship outside of the US at normal airmail rates. International Priority mail is the only option for shipping this coin outside of the United States.
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