Byzantine Empire, Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078), Electrum Histamenon Nomisma (scyphate)

Description

Byzantine Empire, Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078), Electrum Histamenon Nomisma (scyphate), bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels in left hand, IC-XC with macrons in left and right fields, double border, rev. MIXAHL RAC[I]A O D, facing bust, bearded, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger, double border, 3.11g (SB 1868), good fine

Provenance

Bought May 1977 (as per ticket)