Lead seal of Sergiou stratelatou (7th cent.) Diam.: mm Weight: gr. Condition: F/VF. Attractive brown natural patina. Obverse: The Mother of God, en face, full-size,holding infant Jesus Christ on her left. Columnar cruciform monograms in either side: ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ/ΒΟΗΘΕΙ (Mother of God/help). Reverse: Inscription in 4 lines: + CΕΡΓΙΟΥ CΤΡΑΤΗΛΑΤΟΥ (+ Sergios stratelates, the owner of the seal).
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 5.88gr
Condition: Very Fine
Provenance: From a Private UK Collection.