Byzantine Lead Seal (Lead, 5.71 g. 24 mm.) N., spatharokandidatos and tourmarches (11th century)

Byzantine Lead Seal (Lead, 5.71 g. 24 mm.) N., spatharokandidatos and tourmarches (11th century)
Obv: Bust of the Virgin orans. Sigla: [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Along the circumference, within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock: [...] [σ]παθ(αρο)κανδιδ(άτῳ).
Rev: St Nicholas, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικ(ό)λαο(ς). Along the circumference, within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock: +καὶ τρομάρχ[ῃ] το [...].

Year: 11th century
Diameter: 24 mm
Weight: 5.71 g
Material: Lead