The Byzantine Empire
Michael IV, the Paphlagonian 11 April 1034 – 10 December 1041. Histamenon 1034-1041, AV 4.35 g. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels in l. Rev. Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger; above to l., Manus Dei. DO 1. Sear 1824.
Very fine