Kosmas monk, proedros and raiktor (eleventh century)
Obverse
Cross with dots at ends and tendrils in lower quarters. In upper angles of cross, Φ and Χ. Two linear borders.
Obverse
Cross with dots at ends and tendrils in lower quarters. In upper angles of cross, Φ and Χ. Two linear borders.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Linear border.
ΚΟΣΜΑ
ΜΟΝΑΧ,
ΠΡΟΕΔΡ
ΡΑΙΚΤ
ΡΙ
Κοσμᾷ μοναχῷ προέδρῳ καὶ ῥαίκτωρι
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4598 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 9.0 mm |
Translation
Κοσμᾷ μοναχῷ, προέδρῳ, καὶ ῥαίκτωρι.
Kosmas monachos, proedros, and raiktor.
Commentary
The combination of these three honors requires some examination: while raiktors are occasionally clerics, his title of proedros is peculiar: perhaps he is an early 11th century proedros, with the office of presidency of the senate, or indeed, a bishop (as proedros means in some instances).