Kosmas chartoularios (seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription in four lines with cross between tendrils in field below. Wreath border.
α.ι
τρισο
.σημον
βοηθη
Ἁγία Τριὰς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν βοήθη
Obverse
Inscription in four lines with cross between tendrils in field below. Wreath border.
α.ι
τρισο
.σημον
βοηθη
Ἁγία Τριὰς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν βοήθη
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - κ - μ - ο - ρ - σ - τ - υ - χ - ω
Κοσμᾷ χαρτουλαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2849 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἁγία Τριὰς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν βοήθη Κοσμᾷ χαρτουλαρίῳ.
Holy Trinity our God help, Kosmas chartoularios.
Commentary
It is possible that the letter at the right arm of the crucifix is a Ν, yielding the name Κωνσταντίνῳ (Constantine).