BYZANTINE SEALS. Nicephoros Melissenos, magistros and dux of Triaditza (Sofia) (Circa 11th century)

Obv: MHP - ΘV.
Facing and nimbate bust of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), holding Christ.
Rev: [...NIKHΦOPω] / MAΓICTPω [...]Tω MЄΛICCH/Nω.
Legend in seven lines.

SBS 6, p. 151; Metcalf, Cyprus, 200.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 11.24 g.
Diameter: 24 mm.