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ROMAN & BYZANTINE COINS

Michael VI Stratioticus, 1056-1057. Tetarteron nomisma (Gold, 18mm, 4.08 g 6), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of the Virgin Orans facing between monograms of ΜΗΡ and ΘV (= Μητηρ Θεον). Rev. +mΙΧΑΗΛ ΑVΓΟC RΑΛ Michael standing facing on cushion, wearing crown and loros and holding a long cross in his right hand and an akakia in his left. DOC 2. SB 1841. Very rare. A beautiful and sharp example. A few very minor marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.