Kosmas imperial silentiarios (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩΣΩ|ΔΛΩ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Cruciform monogram of Κοσμᾶ; in the quarters: ΒΑΣΙΛ|ΣΙΛΕΝΤ. Indeterminate border.
Κοσμᾶ βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩΣΩ|ΔΛΩ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Cruciform monogram of Κοσμᾶ; in the quarters: ΒΑΣΙΛ|ΣΙΛΕΝΤ. Indeterminate border.
Κοσμᾶ βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1257 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κοσμᾶ βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Kosmas imperial silentiarios.