Byzantine Iconographic PB Seal in the name of Maria Melissene, zoste patrikia. 11th century AD. Bust of the Mother of God facing, nimbate, holding medallion of infant Christ; [MP]-ΘV across fields / ΘK[...] MAPH[...] ZѠCTI[...] MЄΛI[...] N in fives lines; all within border of dots. Translation: (Mother of God, help) Maria Melissene, zoste. Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillographie p. 607, no. 1. 6.46g, 20mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.