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Kosmas ... (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription in the form of a cross with stars in the four angles created by the cross-shaped inscription. Wreath border.

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Κοσμ

Reverse

Monogram. Four stars in fields above, below, left and right. Wreath border.

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Obverse

Inscription in the form of a cross with stars in the four angles created by the cross-shaped inscription. Wreath border.

ΚΟΣΜ

Κοσμ

Reverse

Monogram. Four stars in fields above, below, left and right. Wreath border.

OS

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.2922
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Κοσμᾶ . . .

(Seal of) Kosmas . . .

Commentary

The reverse monogram, if it is a monogram at all and not a decoration, is indecipherable.