Markos, archimandrites, 2nd half 12th-early 13th century. Seal (Lead, 29 mm, 15.09 g, 12 h). MHP - ΘV Nimbate Mother of God “Episkepsis”, raising both hands in prayer, medallion of Christ in front. Rev. CKЄΠOIC / MЄ MHTЄP / MAPKON AP/[XIM]ANΔ[PI/T]HN ("Mother, may you protect me, Markos the archimandrite") in five lines, decoration of a cross between pellets above. Laurent, Corpus 5/2, 1305. Schlumberger, Sigillographie p. 376, 1. Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus II 2089. An interesting seal mentioning an extremely rare monastic office. Minor striking weakness on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.