Kosmas imperial cleric and epi tou koitonos (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) mounted on a base of four steps; fleurons arise on either side. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθειτσδουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κοσμα
κληρικ
Sεπιτου
κυτον
Κοσμᾷ β(ασιλικῷ) κληρικ(ῷ) (καὶ) ἐπὶ τοῦ κυτον(ος)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) mounted on a base of four steps; fleurons arise on either side. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθειτσδουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κοσμα
κληρικ
Sεπιτου
κυτον
Κοσμᾷ β(ασιλικῷ) κληρικ(ῷ) (καὶ) ἐπὶ τοῦ κυτον(ος)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.17 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κοσμᾷ βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ κυτονος.
Lord, help your servant Kosmas, imperial cleric and epi tou koitonos.