PB Byzantine Lead Seal of John, Hypatos (7th century AD).
Obv: Cruciform invocative monogram (type V): Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.
Rev: Inscription of three lines: Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ. A cross between tendrils above and below. Wreath border.
Translation: Mother of God, help John hypatos.
Similar specimen: DO, BZS.1955.1.513.
Condition: Very Fine.
Weight: 16.21 g.
Diameter: 23.6 mm.