Byzantine Electrum Histamenon Nomisma – Emperor Michael VII Doukas | NGC XF

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) NGC XF. Provenance Bought May 1977 (as per ticket)