MICHAEL VII, (A.D. 1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople Mint, (4.28 g), obv. bust of long bearded Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC XC across, double dotted border, rev. +MIXAH**L* BACI**L O D*, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum without pellet on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1868, DOC 2d, BMC 3, R.2032). Good bust of bearded Christ, good very fine or better, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG Auction 92, lot 174. Also Harlan Berk, 11.10.1989. With tickets.