MICHAEL VII DUCAS, 1071-1078
Mint of Constantinopolis
Histamenon 1071-1078.
Obv. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels in l. hand. In field, IC – XC.
Rev. +MIX ΔHΛ RACIΔ Half-length figure of Michael facing, wearing loros and crown with cross and pendilia and holding labarum and globus surmounted by pelleted cross.
Sear 1869. DOC 1.
4.38. Scyphate form. Extremely fine-uncirculated.
Ex Auction UBS AG 61. Zurich, September 2004. Lot 4677.