Byzantine Lead Seal
Theophylaktos (11th century, second half)
Obv: Bust of St. Theophylaktos wearing an omophorion, holding a book in his left hand and blessing with his right hand. Sigla on either side: ʘ|ΘΕ|ω - Φ|V|ΛΑ|Κ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεοφύλακ(τος). Border of dots.
Rev: Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots. +ΟΜω - ΝΟΙΜɄΝΤΙ - CΗΝΧΑPΙ - ΠΑΤΕΡΔΙ - ΔΟV.
Translation: ὁμωνοιμοῦντι σὴν χάριν, πάτερ, δίδου.
Father, bestow your grace upon your servant of the same name.
BZS.1958.106.1238
(15.52g 27.9mm diameter)