★ Byzantine lead seal of Kallistos patrikios (8th c.). A nice seal with a rare name. ★

Obv.: Legend in three lines, ΘΕΟΤΟ/ΚΕ ΒΟΗ/ΘΙ (Mother of God, help), wreath border.

Rev.: Legend in three lines between crosses, +/ΚΑΛΙC/ΤΩ ΠΑΤ/ΡΙΚΙΩ/+ (Kallistos patrikios), wreath border.

A scuff on obverse, scrapes on reverse, otherwise Very Fine, as in photos. Uncleaned, with a
charming natural cream patina.

Weight:14,8 gr Diameter:24,8 mm