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Kosmas hypatos (late seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, invocative monogram, type V. Wreath Border.

β - ε - η - θ - ι - κ - ο - τ

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform Monogram. Inscriptions in angle of the cross. Wreath Border.

α - κ - μ - ο - σ

Κοσμᾷ

In angles, ὑπάτῳ

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, invocative monogram, type V. Wreath Border.

β - ε - η - θ - ι - κ - ο - τ

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform Monogram. Inscriptions in angle of the cross. Wreath Border.

α - κ - μ - ο - σ

Κοσμᾷ

In angles, ὑπάτῳ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.329
Diameter 27.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 653.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κοσμᾷ ὑπάτῳ

Theotokos, help Kosmas hypatos

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