Kosmas Lampros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God holding the Christ child in her right arm (Dexiokratousa). Sigla on either side: ΜΡΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,Θ,
ΤΣ,
Κ̣Ο̣Σ̣ΜΤ
ΟΛΝΠ
Ρ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Κοσμᾷ το Λανπρῷ
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God holding the Christ child in her right arm (Dexiokratousa). Sigla on either side: ΜΡΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,Θ,
ΤΣ,
Κ̣Ο̣Σ̣ΜΤ
ΟΛΝΠ
Ρ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Κοσμᾷ το Λανπρῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1415 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κοσμᾷ το Λανπρῷ.
Mother of God, help your servant Kosmas Lampros.