Kosmas imperial silentiarios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τωσω|..λω. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δού]λῳ
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. In the quarters: βσιλ|σιλεντ. Indeterminate border.
α - κ - μ - ο - σ
Κοσμᾷ βασιλ(ικῷ) σιλεντ(ιαρίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τωσω|..λω. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δού]λῳ
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. In the quarters: βσιλ|σιλεντ. Indeterminate border.
α - κ - μ - ο - σ
Κοσμᾷ βασιλ(ικῷ) σιλεντ(ιαρίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.603 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κοσμᾷ βασιικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Kosmas, imperial silentiarios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The seal is the same in design as Zacos-Veglery, no. 2086, but it is not the same size nor does it have the same epigraphy.