PB Byzantine seal of John (AD 11th century, second half)
Obv: Bust of the Mother of God with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Rev: Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross: γραφὰς βεβαιῶ (καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου). Border of dots.
Translation: I secure John's correspondence and words.
Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 298.
Weight: 9.55 g.
Diameter: 20.57 mm.