★ (N.) protospatharios, judge of the Hippodrome, ca. XI cent. ★

Bust of the Mother of God, nimbate, holding before her the medallion of the Christ child. Circular inscription within border of dots.
Μ-Ρ – ΘΥ Μήτηρ Θεοῦ.
Inscription of five lines
AΘΣ ΚΡΙΤ ΠΤΔ ΙΠΠΔ ΩΤΟΡΙ ΝΑ
Due to the condition of the seal, a complete reading is difficult. However, there is no doubt that the owner of the seal held the titles of protospatharios and judge of the Hippodrome.(18mm, 11.0 g)