Michael VII. AR Histamenon Nomisma; Michael VII; Constantinople, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.32g. Berk-328, Sear-1868. Obv: IC - XC across field, Facing bust of Christ wearing halo decorated with cross ends, raising r. hand in benediction and holding gospels in l.; double dotted border. Rx: +MIX - AHΛ - ΡΑCΙΑ Ο Δ Half-length, frontal figure of emperor, wearing crown and holding labarum and cross on globe; double dotted border. Ex CNG E391, 15 February 2017, lot 626.It is highly unusual for the portrait of Christ on the obverse of these issues to be so well struck with such a fresh die. FDC