Exakoustos, protospatharios and strategos, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 25 mm, 14.49 g, 12 h). [MHP] - ΘV
Nimbate bust of the Mother of God "Dexiokratusa" facing, wearing chiton and maphorion, pointing with her right hand towards infant Christ seated on her right arm. Rev. +ΘKЄ R, / TⲰ CⲰ Δ૪ / ЄξAK૪CT / ACΠAΘA KЄ / CTPATH/ΓⲰ in six lines. Unpublished in the standard references. An interesting seal with a very rare personal name and a charming depiction of the Mother of God. Minor surface roughness, otherwise, good very fine.