Stephanos Xanthos, last third of 12th-early 13th century. Seal (Lead, 40 mm, 20.58 g, 12 h). O / A/ΓI/OC - [NI/KO/ΛA/OC] Saint Nicholas, standing facing, nimbate, wearing bishop's robes, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. [T]HPЄI ΘЄ/[P]AΠON TU ΘV / MVPORΛVTA ΞA/[N]Θ૪ CTЄΦAN/[૪] NIKOΛAЄ / ΠPAKT[Є]A (“Protect, O NIcholas, servant of God, overflowing with fragrant oil, the acts of Stephanos Xanthos”) in six lines. Seibt/Zarnitz 4.1.9. A large Byzantine seal with a charming verse legend. Some flan faults, otherwise, very fine.