Byzantine Lead Seal. Ioannes diakonos, imperial cleric and patriarchal notaries(?). Circa 11th century. Seal (Lead, 20.73 mm, 9.77 g). [MP] – Θ V (Theotokos) The Virgin seated on a backless throne holding Christ on her lap; the throne is seen in perspective with two legs visible. Rev. Legend in five lines: ΘKE R, Θ, - Iω ∆IAKON – BACIΛ,K KΛI – PIK ΠPIX NO- [?]. Cf. Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 81. (for a seal with similar titles, possibly referred to another person). Very Fine.

Lead Circa 11th. Ioannes diakonos, imperial cleric, patriarchal notaries(?) ….
Theotokos (seated, holding Christ on her lap) sigla [MP] – Θ V
Rev: ΘKE R, Θ, - Iω ∆IAKON – BACIΛ,K KΛI – PIK ΠPIX NO- ??????
Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. / Θεοτόκε βοήθει ᾿Ιωάννῃ διακόνῳ βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ πατριαρχικῷ νοταρίῳ(&)…
Date: 11th c