PB Byzantine seal of Christophoros imperial spatharokandidatos and asekretis (9th-10th centuries AD).

PB Byzantine seal of Christophoros imperial spatharokandidatos and asekretis (9th-10th centuries AD).
Obv: Cross on two (?) steps with tendrils flowing therefrom. In the angles of the cross, an inscription: Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς νήκα. Circular inscription within border of dots: Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ.
Rev: Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross: +Χριστοφόρῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαροκανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ) (καὶ) ἀσηκρήτις. Border of dots.
Translation: Lord, help your servant Christophoros, imperial spatharokandidatos and asekretis.
Parallel, Doaks, BZS.1947.2.435.
Weight: 12.74 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.

Year: 9th-10th centuries
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 12.74 g
Material: Lead