Theodora Porphyrogenite. 1055-1056. PB Seal (37mm, 39.06 g, 12h). + ЄMMΛ NOVHΛ, facing bust of Chist Pantokrator; across field, IC XC, each with macron above / + ΘЄOΔωPΛ ΛVΓ OVCTΛ H ПOPΦV, facing bust of Theodora, wearing ornate jeweled crown and jeweled loros, holding staff surmounted by cross set on tendrils, and raising hand in supplication. BLS I 82a. Tan and brown patina. Good VF. An impressive imperial seal.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Gemini IV (8 January 2008), lot 541.