Michael VII Ducas. Electrum Histamenon Nomisma (4.34 g), 1071-1078 Choice VF. Constantinople. Bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; across field, barred IC XC. Reverse: + MIX-AHΛ bACIΛEω[C], crowned bust of Michael VII facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus-cruciger. DOC 2a; SB 1868. Small edge split. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350
Purchased in 1970; From the Aurora Family Collection.