Liveros, Byzantine Lead Seal; 13th-14th cent. AD, 46.25g. Vatican-130. Obv: Daniel standing facing, raising both forearms in prayer, flanked by attacking lions at feet; O/ΠP/OΦI/TH/C (ΠP ligate) down l. field; Δ/A/NI/HΛ down r. field ("The Prophet Daniel"). Rx: Greek inscription in seven lines: [K]PITHC ΔA/[NI]HΛ KAI ΓP/[AΦ]ΩN NVN Π/[POC]TATHC TEΛEH/[CE]BACT ΛIBEPOY/ ΠPAXEIC KPI/NΩN (Ns retrograde). Translation: "Oh, Judge Daniel, now guardian even of writings, give judgment and execute the deeds of the revered Liveros".Old Testament subjects are very rare. The fourth recorded specimen. This seal is of exceptional quality. Nearly flawless and by far the finest known Old Testament subjects are very rare. The fourth recorded specimen. This seal is of exceptional quality. Nearly flawless and by far the finest known. Choice EF (10000)