★ An impressive seal of Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus ★

Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, 913-959. Seal (Lead, 32 mm, 20.62 g, 1 h). +IҺSUS-XRIST’Һ'C' Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, with cross nimbus, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. +COҺST-AnTIҺOS bA' Bust of Constantine VII facing, bearded, wearing loros and crown surmounted by a cross, holding globe surmounted by patriarchal cross in his right hand. Zacos & Veglery 70 var. and DO 63 and 64 (slightly differing legends). A bold and very impressive imperial seal with a splendid portrait of Constantine VII. About extremely fine.