Iakobos, imperial strator and epi tou oikistikou, circa 850-950. Seal (Lead, 23 mm, 7.66 g, 12 h). KЄ ROHΘЄI TⲰ CⲰ [ΔOVΛⲰ] Patriarchal cross on steps. Rev. +IAK/[Ⲱ]RO R’ C/[T]PATⲰP/[I] S ЄΠI T, V/[K]ICTIK’ in five lines. Unpublished in the standard references. Areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

The official epi tou oikistikou, which is not commonly encountered on seals, was perhaps in charge of the crown estates.