Nikolaos. Imperial spatharios, kandidatos, and epi ton oikeiakon, early 10th century. PB Seal (27mm, 8.37 g, 12h). + K • Є RO HΘЄI Tω Cω ΔOVΛ, patriarchal cross crosslet set on two steps, tendrils emanating from base of steps / + NHK/OΛAO R´ C/ΠAΘ´ KANΔ/IΔ´ S ЄΠI TO/NVKIAK´. Cf. BLS II 244 (for general type). Tan patina, minor stress crack. Good VF.
From the Exarch Collection.