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Byzantine Iconographic PB Seal in the name of Nicholas. Circa 11th - 12th century AD.
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(19.51g, 30mm, 12h.) Facing bust of Mother of God "Episkepsis", nimbate, raising both hands, medallion of Christ on chest; MHP-ΘV across fields / ⧾ KЄRΘ NIKO[…], nimbate facing bust of St. Nicholas, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; O A to left, N K O to right. Translation: Lord, help Nicholas.
From a private UK collection.
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