Michael VII Ducas Pale AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople, AD 1071-1078. Facing half-length bust of Christ Pantokrator; IC-XC across fields / + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ Є, crowned facing half-length bust, wearing loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger. DOC 2d; Sear 1868. 4.39g, 30mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; lustrous surfaces, excellent detail on rev.
From a private American collection;
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc., New York.