Kosmas topoteretes (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, with her hands before her. A cross on either side. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΚΟΣ
ΜΑΤ̣ΟΠ
ΟΤΗΡΗ
ΤΟΥ
Κοσμᾶ τοποτηρητοῦ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, with her hands before her. A cross on either side. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΚΟΣ
ΜΑΤ̣ΟΠ
ΟΤΗΡΗ
ΤΟΥ
Κοσμᾶ τοποτηρητοῦ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2316 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken into two pieces, but a third is still missing. |
Translation
Κοσμᾷ τοποτηρητοῦ.
(Seal of) Kosmas, topoteretes.