Byzantine lead seal of
Basileios imperial protospatharios and in charge of...
(11th cent.)
Obv.: Bust of saint Nicholaos, facial, nimbate, in prelate's garments, blessing and holding the book of Gospels, traces of the usual circular inscription, + KΥΡΙΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΙ ΤΩ CΩ ΔΟΥΛΩ (Lord, help your servant), dotted border.
Rev.: Inscription in 5 lines, starting with a cross, +RΑC/ΗΛΙΟR,Α,/CΠΑΘΑ[ΡΙΩ]/S,ΕΠΙΤ[ΟΥ]/... (Basileios imperial protospatharios and in charge of...), dotted border.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 10.70 gr
Diameter: 28 mm