MICHAEL VII DUCAS, 1071-1078 AD. AV, Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople.
Obv: IC - XC.
Frontal bust of Chris bearded, with cross behind head, wearing tunic and himation. Right hand raised before breast in blessing, left hand holds book from beneath.
Rev: + MIX AHΛ BACIΛ O Δ.
Frontal bust of Michael VII Doukas, bearded, wearing modified loros with collar-piece and crown with cross and pendilia. Labarum in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.
Sear 1868.
Condition: VF.
Weight: 4.3 g.
Diameter: 28.6 mm.