BYZANTINE EMPIRE.
Michael VII, 1071-1078. Gold histamenon, Constantinopolis. Obv. IC-XC. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on lyre-backed throne. Rev. + MIX-AHΛ-RACIΛOΔ. Bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding scepter ending in leaved cross in his right hand and globus cruciger with a patriarchal cross in his left. DOC 2b; Sear 1868. Gold. 4.41 g.
AU
Ex. NGSA auction 4, 11-12 december 2006, lot 294.