Nikephoros III Botaniates, 1078-1081. Seal (Lead, 30 mm, 19.80 g, 12 h). [IC] - X[C] Bust of Christ facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding a book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +NIKH[ΦOP ΔЄCΠOT] - TⲰ ROTANIA[T] Nikephoros standing on dais facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DO Seals 85.6. Zacos/Veglery 98a. A rare imperial seal. Somewhat rough and with a scrape on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.