Kosmas and Narses, monks (?) (sixth century)
Obverse
Block monogram. Wreath border.
- ι - κ - μ - ο - -
Κοσμᾶ καὶ
Reverse
Block monogram. Wreath border.
- μ - ν - ο - ρ - - υ - χ - ω
Ναρσοῦ μοναχῶν
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.32 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 408b. |
Translation
Κοσμᾶ καὶ Ναρσοῦ μοναχῶν (?).
(Seal of) Kosmas and Narses, monks (?).
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse of the seal is ambiguous. It could additionally resolve to Ἰωἀννου σχολαρίων or Ἰουλιανοῦ σχολαρίων. However it seems likely that it contains a second name, continuing from the καὶ of the obverse (indicated by the below the Α, which is visible on this seal's parallel, 1955.1.31), and a genitive plural title of some sort applying to both.