Watch List notes:

BYZANTINE SEALS. Joseph Vatatzes (Batatzes), Circa 12th century. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 15 mm, 3.74 g, 12 h). O / Δ/I-M/H Nimbate draped and cuirase bust of st. Demetrius, facing, holding spear with his right hand. Rev. + / HOCHΦ / O BATA/TZIC in four lines within plain border. Unpublished. Cf. Jordanov II, 95 for a seal of a later Joseph Vatatzes. Very fine.