Ancients
Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078), with Maria. EL tetarteron nomisma (19mm, 4.04 gm, 6h). Constantinople. +ΘKE–POHΘ, facing bust of the Virgin Mary, veiled and holding medallion of the nimbate infant Christ; in fields, barred MHTP – ΘV / +MIXAHΛ MA-PIA, half-length busts of Michael, on left, wearing crown and loros and Maria, similarly dressed, holding between them long cross with X and C• on shaft and terminal pellets. Sear 1872. DO 5d. Berk 330 (this coin). Rare. NGC (photo-certificate) Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Spink & Sons (London, April 1999).
Estimate: 500-700 USD