Theophanes, imperial protospatharios. Byzantine lead seal (25 mm, 8.70 gram) 10th century
+ΘKЄ ROHΘI TW CW ΔOVΛ, - MHP – ΘV; The Mother of God “Nikopoios”, nimbate, holding medallion of Christ with both hands
+ΘЄOΦ/ANI RACIΛI/K, ΠPOTOC/ΠAΘAP, in four lines
Unpublished in the standard references. A well preserved and attractive seal. A few deposits, otherwise, good very fine
Ex Asha & Ardeshir Dabestani Collection, ex Leu Web Auction 9, 7-8 September 2019, 1350.