★ Struck on a dramatically oversized flan ★

Johannes, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 27 mm, 10.97 g, 12 h). Θ / IⲰ - XP Nimbate facing bust of Saint John Chrysostomos, raising his right hand in benediction and holding a book of Gospels in his left hand. Rev. IⲰ CKЄ/ΠOIC MЄ / MAKAP / T, OIKET' ("Blessed one, may you protect me, your servant Johannes") in four lines. Unpublished in the standard references. Struck on a dramatically oversized flan. Good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.