Michael IV (1031-1041). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. Obv. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIhM. Facing bust of Christ Pantocrator, with cruciform nimbus, holding book of gospels in left arm, raising right hand in benediction. Rev. + mIX AH L bASILЄЧS Rm. Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger; manus dei above. D.O. 1d; Sear 1824. 4.40 g. 26.50 mm. Superb, virtually as struck. Superficial deposits, light graffito on obverse. Good EF.