Michael VII, Ducas, 1071-1078. Gold Scyphate Nomisma (4.41 g). Mint of Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cur. pallium and colobium and raising r. hand in benediction, in l. hand, book of Gospels; IC in l. field, XC in right. Reverse: Bust of emperor facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum, all in double borders. S-1868; D.O. 2. Well struck and lustrous. Some fine graffiti on the reverse behind the head into the borders, otherwise. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP