MICHAEL VII DUCAS EL HISTAMENON NOMISMA, CIRCA. 1071 - 1078 C.E.
Sear 1868, DOC 2, About Extremely Fine, 29.1mm, 4.40 grams
Obverse: Nimbate bust of Jesus, bearded, holding book of Gospels and raising hand in benediction, IC XC in fields
Reverse: Crowned bust of Michael facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globus cruciger, +MIX AHΛ RACIΔ OΔ around above
SHARPLY struck with nice gold tone for an electrum piece with pretty, reddish patina highlights.
