[gothic-l] Amali insignia

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Hails Bertil!

>Seen reference that on coins they carried pilos (don't
>know what pilos is?) as head ornament. Also a collar
>cloak has been mentioned and in the case of
>Amalaswintha a tiara.


Interesting.  Is the pilos reference from Jordanes Pilleatai, or is there
another reference for such? I have seen a number of Gothic coins, but none
of the figures
on them were wearing any type of felt hat (thanks Matthaiu!).  Maybe Dirk
would know if such a depiction exists?

Albareiks



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