Byzantine lead seal of Basileios anthypatos
(ca 12th cent.)
Obverse: Bust of saint Basileios, facial, nimbate, in prelate's garments, blessing by his right and holding the book of Gospels with his left, sigla Ο(ΑΓΙΟC)-ΒΑ(CΙΛΕΙΟC) (Saint Basileios), no visible border.

Reverse: Inscription in 4 lines, +ΚΕΒΟ/ΗΘΗΒΑCΙΛ/ΑΝΘΥΠΑ/ΤΟC = Κύριε, βοήθει Βασίλειος ἀνθύπατος (Lord help Basileios anthypatos), traces of dotted border.

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 6,6 gram
Diameter: 19,1 mm