Niketas Matzoukes, vestarches, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 27 mm, 14.99 g, 12 h). MHP [ΘV] Nimbate Mother of God 'Episkepsis', raising both hands in prayer, medallion of Christ in front . Rev. ΘKЄ R,Θ, / NIKHTA / RЄCTAPX, / [TⲰ] MATZ૪/KI in five lines, with decorations flanking a cross above, and flanking the last line below. Unpublished in the standard references. Minor striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.