Ancients
Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078). AV/EL histamenon nomisma (28mm, 4.42 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. Facing half-length bust of Christ Pantocrator, with cruciform nimbus, five pellets within each bar; barred IC - XC in right and left fields / + MIXAHΛ RACIΛO Δ, crowned facing half-length bust of Michael, wearing loros and saccos, holding jeweled vexillum with pellet on shaft in right hand and globus cruciger in left. Sear 1868. DOC 2d. Deeply struck in rather pale metal, with a pleasing Christ portrait.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD