Johannes, bishop, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 25 mm, 11.00 g, 12 h). KЄ R,Θ, TⲰ CⲰ Δ૪ΛⲰ - Θ / R/A/CI-Λ/ЄI/O/C
Nimbate facing bust of Saint Basil, raising his right hand in benediction and holding a book of Gospels in his left hand. Rev. IⲰ ЄΠICKOΠⲰ - Θ / C/TЄ-Φ/AN/O,
Nimbate facing bust of St. Stephen, holding a martyr's cross. Unpublished in the standard references. A very attractive iconographical seal of a Byzantine bishop. Good very fine.