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1985.54.60

Amulet, Greek brass medal. [JC [OPS Move] 01/03/2017]


1985.54.60

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, Greek brass medal. [JC [OPS Move] 01/03/2017]
Long description
Amulet, Greek brass medal. The obverse depicts two adults and a baby with the inscription 'ΓΕΝΝΗΣΙΣ' (Genesis), and the reverse depicts a baptism scene with the inscription “ΒΑΠΤΙΣΙΣ” (Baptism). There is a small perforated lug for suspension. [JC [OPS Move] 01/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
By 1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Struck, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 1 mm, Diameter: max 22 mm, Length: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.60 Other numbers: A 70428 R 30020

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Medal