BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL histamenon nomisma. 4.41 gm. 28 mm. Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, holding book of Gospels and raising hand in benediction / Facing bust of Michael VII, holding labarum and globus cruciger. SB 1868. About Mint State, with some softness in obverse strike; exceptionally crisp reverse; all on a broad flan.