Naval seal, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 21.5 mm, 8.27 g, 12 h). O NIKOΛΑΟΣ Nimbate facing bust of Saint Nicholas, raising hand in benediction and holding the book of the Gospels. Rev. ΚЄ ΒΘ ΗΤΒΑΡΔΗΝ ΒΕCΤΑΡΧ in four lines within dotted border. Very fine.