★ Byzantine lead seal of N. officer ★

Byzantine lead seal of N. officer
(11th cent.).

Obverse: Bust of saint bishop John facial, nimbate, wearing prelate's garments, blessing by his right and holding the Book of Gospels by his left, sigla in either side, Ο/ΑΓ/ΙΟ/C-Ι/Ω/ΑΝ/ΝΗ/C (Saint John), all within dotted border.
Reverse: Inscription in 6 lines following a cross to be deciphered, all within dotted border.

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 18.2 gr
Diameter: 27 mm