★ *Imperial treasury* ★
PB Byzantine seal of the imperial sakelle (AD 7th–8th centuries)
Obv: A large letter B followed by an abbreviation: β(ασιλικῆς). Wreath border.
Rev: The letter A placed within a large letter C: σα(κέλλης). Wreath border.
Translation: (Seal of the) imperial sakelle (treasury).
Parallel, Zacos/Veglery 483.
This is a most unusual seal with its lettering and apparent identification of the imperial treasury.
Weight: 12.87 g.
Diameter: 24.88 mm.
Described by the Pactolus Numismatic Academy (PNA).