Nicholas, spatharokandidatos and basilikos of silk, mid-11th century. Seal Θ/NI/K-ΛA/O/ Obv:
Nimbate,facing bust of St. Nicholas, right hand raised in blessing and holding a Gospel in his left hand. Rev. +ΔAΔ, /CΠAΘAP/KANΔΔ,S/ EΠIKEM/KECAP/- A ] in six lines.
Unpublished in standard references.
An interesting seal with a rarely attested office.
Good, very fine.
Weight 15,64 gr - Diameter 24 mm.