Byzantine lead seal of
Michael patrikios, hypatos and vestis
(11th cent.)
Obverse: Archangel Michael standing, facial, nimbate, with open wings, wearing imperial garments and holding labarum by his right and cruciger globus in his left, sigla, [ΟΑΡΧΩΝΜΙ]-ΧΑΗΛ (Archangel Michael), dotted border.

Reverse: Inscription in 7 (?) lines, partly preserved, [ΚΕRΘ,]/[Μ]ΙΧΑΗ[Λ]/[Τ]ΩΠΡΙΚΙ,/ΥΠΑΤΩS,/[R]ECTHTΩ/..... (Lord, help Michael patrikios, hypatos and vestis, the ... dotted border.

Note: The last missing word is possibly the family name of Michael.

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 16,9 gram
Diameter: 31,3 mm