Michael IV the Paphlagonian. 1034-1041. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25mm, 4.40 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding labarum and globus cruciger; manus Dei above. DOC 1a; SB 1824. EF, lightly toned.
Property of Princeton Economics acquired by Martin Armstrong. Ex Sotheby’s New York (2 November 1998), lot 506.