Michael IV the Paphlagonian AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople, AD 1034-1041. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, bust of Christ facing, with ornate crossed nimbus, raising right hand in blessing and holding Book of Gospels in left / +MIXAHL bASILEUS RM, bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown with cross and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger; above to left, the hand of God. Sear 1824; DOC 1. 4.41g, 26mm, 7h.
Near Mint State. Areas of flatness. Well detailed and centred.